Overview
Cox Automotive will host a year-end industry forecast call on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. EST, offering a final read on the U.S. auto market for 2025 and an outlook for 2026. The 60-minute session will be led by the company’s Economic and Industry Insights team and will center on trends in new, used and electric vehicle markets as the fourth quarter closes.
What to Expect
- A broad review of consumer demand, inventory and pricing dynamics across retail and wholesale channels.
- Attention to macroeconomic and policy factors, including ongoing monitoring of tariff developments and potential impacts on prices and supply chains.
- Synthesis of recent market reporting—such as EV Market Monitor and weekly summaries—into updated expectations for 2026.
- A combined retrospective on 2025 performance and a forward-looking forecast for 2026, including status checks on EV adoption and availability.
Logistics
- Registration required on Cox Automotive’s insights page.
- Presentation deck emailed to registrants one hour before the call.
- Recording provided to all registrants after the session (live attendance not required).
- Media and attendee questions: Cox Automotive Corporate Communications (contacts: Mark Schirmer and Dara Hailes).
Why It Matters
The timing aligns with dealers’ and other stakeholders’ year-end planning cycles. Insights are expected to inform inventory strategies, pricing, marketing, and expectations around consumer demand and financing conditions. Emphasis on EVs underscores the shifting product mix as more models launch and charging infrastructure expands.
Related Context
- Recent analyses include the EV Market Monitor for October 2025 and an Auto Market Weekly Summary.
- A site update notes used-vehicle retail sales rose 3.4% in October, outpacing the new-vehicle market, reinforcing the importance of used inventory to dealership performance.
Company Scope
Cox Automotive, a division of Cox Enterprises, operates across retail marketplaces, valuation, wholesale auctions, dealership software, financing and fleet services. Its broad data footprint informs the perspective shared in these briefings.
Agenda and Speakers
Specific speakers and a detailed agenda were not announced. The structure points to final year-to-date readings for 2025 combined with projections for key indicators in the new and used markets and an EV status update for 2026.
