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U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment: Dealers Remain Pessimistic, Cautious

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In the auto business, uncertainty is the enemy — it negatively impacts sales, hurts consumer sentiment, and leaves auto dealers feeling troubled.” ” Despite the market’s perceived weakness, the CADSI showed some promising signs in Q2. The profit index, for example, increased for the first time since Q3 2021.

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Cox Automotive’s Forecast: 2024 – A Return to Normalcy in the U.S. Auto Market

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auto market, the word that will likely sum up 2024 is “normalcy,” according to Cox Automotive’s Forecast: 2024. auto industry. auto market being steered by five key themes. Meanwhile, the used EV market is expected to be the fastest-growing segment of the wholesale/used-vehicle market.

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Dealers’ Optimism on Rise, says Cox Q4 2024 Dealer Sentiment Index

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automobile dealers. The latest survey, conducted immediately following the national election in early November, indicates that, while current market conditions are still viewed as weak, dealers are increasingly optimistic about the future. A majority of independent dealers indicate that the current market is weak, with a score of 39.

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High Interest Rates, Slow Economy Repress U.S. Auto Dealer Sentiment

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auto market, according to the Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI). The Q3 current market index was 45, still below the threshold of 50, indicating that more dealers see the current auto market as weak than see the market as strong. Overall dealer sentiment in the U.S.

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U.S. Auto Dealer Sentiment Improves in Q1, Market View Remains Weak

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After peaking at 60 in 2021, the profitability index has continued to decrease, hitting a post-pandemic low for the second straight quarter in Q1, indicating most dealers see profits as weak, not strong. auto market is very different than it was just two years ago.” economy was shut down. That sentiment has changed.