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

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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. This significant increase suggests that more dealers believe the auto market will be stronger in the next three months.

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Report shows consumers ‘speaking with their wallets’ on affordability concerns

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The car-buying public has a message for the used-car industry, and it’s this: We don’t want to pay too much for a vehicle. That message was clearly conveyed in CarGurus’ latest Quarterly Review, which found sales of lower-priced used cars rising and high-end vehicle sales falling. “As days on market) and 2-3 year-old (58.5

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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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Cox’s Q1 survey shows hint of optimism, but dealers still down on current market

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Auto dealers still don’t like the look of the current market for vehicles. The vehicle market in the U.S. is shifting from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market, and dealers are feeling the pinch of tighter margins and higher costs,” Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke said.

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Cox survey finds dealer sentiment stable – at a pessimistic level

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The index for the second quarter of 2024 was virtually unchanged from the previous quarter and has varied little since falling below 50 in late 2022 — but that level indicates a prevailing perception of a weak market. Overall, dealer sentiment is likely worse than actual market conditions,” Smoke said.

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

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“The vehicle market in the U.S. is shifting from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market, and dealers are feeling the pinch of tighter margins and higher costs,” said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. auto market is very different than it was just two years ago.”

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

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. “Overall, dealer sentiment is likely worse than actual market conditions,” added Smoke. Retail vehicle sales have been fairly consistent so far this year, inventory has returned to reasonable levels, and we believe interest rates have likely hit a ceiling. 3 on the list of top 10 factors affecting business.