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U.S. Auto Market Thrives Amid Inventory and Price Changes

8/9/2025

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Story summary

The U.S. retail automotive market remains resilient, with new-vehicle inventory down 3% year-over-year.
Average new-vehicle prices are currently $49,400, reflecting a 1% decrease from pre-tariff levels.
Used-vehicle inventory has increased by 9.2% year-over-year, but prices rose by 2.3% due to older model shortages.
Consumer demand for new vehicles has surged nearly 11% since June, while used-vehicle demand reaches a four-year high.
Some automakers, like JLR and Mitsubishi, have raised prices, while Nissan's prices have decreased by $2,590.

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Story summary

The U.S. retail automotive market remains resilient, with new-vehicle inventory down 3% year-over-year.
Average new-vehicle prices are currently $49,400, reflecting a 1% decrease from pre-tariff levels.
Used-vehicle inventory has increased by 9.2% year-over-year, but prices rose by 2.3% due to older model shortages.
Consumer demand for new vehicles has surged nearly 11% since June, while used-vehicle demand reaches a four-year high.
Some automakers, like JLR and Mitsubishi, have raised prices, while Nissan's prices have decreased by $2,590.