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The Auto Market Brief, powered by Cox Automotive, breaks down the latest trends and forecasts shaping the automotive industry.
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FTC Pricing Rules Make Headlines, but the Real Story Is Transparency and Trust (opens the original)
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Is the industry's move toward more transparent pricing a response to FTC pricing rules, or a shift that was already underway? In this bonus episode of The Auto Market Brief , host Erin Keating is joined by Erin Lomax, Vice President of Operations for Consumer Marketplaces at Cox Automotive, to discuss the growing focus on all-in pricing and why pricing transparency is becoming increasingly important for both shoppers and dealers. While FTC regulation enforcement has brought new urgency to the co
Consumer Spending Slows Again, Tariff Uncertainty Looms, and Manufacturers Rethink Production (opens the original)
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What happens when consumer spending slows, trade policy remains uncertain, and automakers begin reassessing where vehicles are built? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief , host Erin Keating and Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jeremy Robb examine the latest economic indicators, including new Q2 GDP readings, personal income data, consumer spending, inflation, and used-vehicle market activity. While income growth remains positive and vehicle demand continues to show resilience, signs of softer
Shoppers Want It All, Including Affordability (opens the original)
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How does the market adapt when shoppers expect one vehicle to deliver utility, efficiency, technology, comfort, and affordability all at once? In this bonus episode of The Auto Market Brief , host Erin Keating is joined by Vanessa Ton, Senior Manager of Research and Market Intelligence at Cox Automotive, and Sean Tucker, Managing Editor at Kelley Blue Book, to explore the latest findings from the Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch study. The discussion reveals how consumer priorities continue to evolv
Consumers Pull Back, Wage Growth Trails Inflation, and Automakers Adapt (opens the original)
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What happens when consumer spending slows, purchasing power comes under pressure, and automakers adjust their strategies to match a changing market? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief , Erin Keating and Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jeremy Robb break down the latest economic data, including consumer spending, wage growth, inflation, interest rates, and vehicle sales. While some indicators suggest consumers are becoming more cautious, the broader automotive market continues to show resilie
Freight Pressures, Rising Costs, and Why Uptime Matters More Than Ever (opens the original)
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Why is uptime becoming one of the most important metrics in transportation, and what do freight markets reveal about the state of the economy? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief , host Erin Keating is joined by Cox Automotive’s Zo Rahim and Cox Fleet’s Alex Fraser to explore the commercial side of automotive and the growing pressures facing fleet operators. From tightening freight capacity and rising diesel prices to increasing insurance costs and operational complexity, the discussion exa
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