Tag: Manheim
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Inside the Machine: Manheim (Oct. 12, 2025)
In this gripping episode of Confessions of an Insider, we embark on a groundbreaking mission into the wholesale auto market. Delving into the latest MUVVI data and an eye-opening interview with Cox Automotive’s Chief Economist, Jonathan Smoke, we unveil alarming trends and the hidden forces shaping used car prices in America.
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The Manheim Machine: An Exposé on the Company That Controls the Price of Every Used Car in America
Ever wonder who truly dictates used car prices? Enter Manheim—an unseen titan of the automotive industry, operating like Wall Street for vehicles. Their data-driven empire, highlighted by the influential MUVVI index, shapes everything from dealership pricing to consumer budgets. Understanding Manheim reveals the underlying financial pressures affecting every car buyer today.
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Cox Automotive’s Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke Answers TheLoganZone, Citing “Record” Repossessions Driven by Student Loans & “Negative Equity Trap”
The automotive market is in turmoil, with record repossessions driven by two key factors: loans from the inflated 2021-2022 bubble and the resumption of federal student loan payments. Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at Cox Automotive, clarifies that these pressures uniquely afflict vulnerable consumers, revealing a targeted crisis rather than systemic collapse.
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BREAKING ANALYSIS: Manheim Report Shows Wholesale Prices Holding Stubbornly High, Defying Retail Weakness
The latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index reveals a striking disconnect in the auto market, with wholesale values stubbornly stable despite retail demand weakening. While luxury vehicles and EVs show growth, compact cars and pickup trucks face alarming declines. This precarious balance creates a challenging environment for dealers, intensifying the market’s pressures.
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