Tag: MUVVI
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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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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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A Deceptive Calm: Used Car Prices Hold Steady in August, But a Rental Fleet Surge is Propping Up the New Car Market
The wholesale used vehicle market may appear stable, but it’s merely a facade. A surge in fleet sales, driven by car rental companies, artificially inflates new car figures, masking a declining consumer demand. As used car prices rise, a crisis looms—what will happen when this fleet-driven illusion fades?
