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The Auto Market Brief

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The Auto Market Brief, powered by Cox Automotive, breaks down the latest trends and forecasts shaping the automotive industry. The show is hosted by Cox Automotive Executive Analyst Erin Keating, coupling years of experience translating data and trends with the data and industry insights of the largest automotive services and technology provider. Joined by other Cox Automotive experts and outside guests, you’ll get data-driven insights and industry outlooks from some of the industry’s leading voices.​

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June 23, 2026

Gas Prices Are Falling. But Are Car Buyers Really Getting Relief?

<p><strong>Gas prices are finally coming down, but how much does that actually improve the total cost of buying and owning a vehicle?<br></strong><br></p><p>In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin Keating and Jeremy Robb break down the latest economic signals shaping the market, from declining fuel costs and improving sentiment to the ongoing pressures tied to inflation, interest rates, and vehicle pricing.</p><p><br><strong>How much lower gas prices really help:</strong><br> Gas prices have fallen below $4 per gallon, providing some relief for consumers, but fuel is only one part of the overall cost equation.</p><p><br><strong>Why vehicle affordability remains under pressure:</strong><br> Even as fuel costs ease, elevated interest rates and higher vehicle prices continue to impact monthly payments and purchasing decisions.</p><p><br><strong>What the latest data says about market performance:</strong><br> New vehicle sales are holding stronger than expected, while used vehicle prices remain elevated, highlighting the ongoing tension between demand and affordability.</p><p>The episode also explores key industry developments, including regulatory focus on pricing transparency, continued investment in autonomous technologies, and signals from subprime lending markets.</p><p>The Auto Market Brief delivers timely data, clear context, and practical insight to help industry leaders make smarter decisions—what’s happening now, and what’s coming next.</p><p>The Auto Market Brief is powered by Cox Automotive. For more industry insights and expert perspectives, visit our Insights Hub at <a href="https://www.coxautoinc.com/insights">https://www.coxautoinc.com/insights</a>.</p>

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June 16, 2026

Rethinking Mobility and the Future of Transportation

<p><strong>How should we really think about mobility, and what does it mean for the future of transportation, ownership, and the automotive industry?<br></strong><br></p><p>In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin Keating sits down with Joe George, President of Cox Automotive Mobility Solutions, for a conversation that explores the impacts of changes to mobility, from how goods move across the economy to how affordability, access, and technology are reshaping transportation overall:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why mobility is bigger than vehicle ownership:</strong><br> Joe shares a perspective shaped by decades in the industry, emphasizing that transportation is not just about vehicles, but about how both people and products move across the economy, and who ultimately pays for those miles.</p><p><strong>How affordability is changing transportation behavior:</strong><br> As costs rise, both consumers and companies are making decisions based on total cost, shifting how vehicles are used, owned, and integrated into everyday life.</p><p><strong>What technology enables, but doesn’t define:</strong><br> From autonomy to electrification, the conversation explores how technology is accelerating change, while reinforcing that the real question is how these innovations solve practical use cases and improve outcomes.</p><p>The discussion also touches on fleet-driven economics, evolving business models, and what leaders should keep in mind as mobility continues to evolve across the industry.</p><p>The Auto Market Brief delivers timely data, clear context, and practical insight to help industry leaders make smarter decisions—what’s happening now, and what’s coming next.</p><p>The Auto Market Brief is powered by Cox Automotive. For more industry insights and expert perspectives, visit our Insights Hub at <a href="https://www.coxautoinc.com/insights">https://www.coxautoinc.com/insights</a>.</p>

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June 9, 2026

May Sales, Hybrid Momentum, and Strained Affordability

<p><strong>What do newly-released May sales numbers, rising hybrid demand, and shifting consumer behavior reveal about today’s auto market?<br></strong><br></p><p>In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Host and Executive Analyst Erin Keating is joined by Jeremy Robb, Cox Automotive’s Chief Economist, to break down May sales performance, evolving demand, and the latest data shaping how the market is responding to ongoing economic pressure:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What May sales reveal about market resilience:</strong> <br>New vehicle sales improved in May, with stronger performance emerging later in the month and signaling continued stability across the market.</p><p><strong>Why hybrid momentum continues to build:</strong> <br>Automakers offering strong hybrid portfolios are seeing gains as consumers increasingly prioritize fuel efficiency and overall value.</p><p><strong>How affordability pressure is reshaping demand:</strong> <br>Rising fuel costs and elevated inflation are shifting consumer spending patterns, with increased interest in lower-priced and older vehicles pointing to continued trade-down behavior.</p><p>The episode also explores evolving industry dynamics, including tariff uncertainty, supply chain risk tied to supplier disruption, and how automakers are adjusting EV strategies in response to changing demand.</p><p>The Auto Market Brief delivers timely data, clear context, and practical insight to help industry leaders make smarter decisions—what’s happening now, and what’s coming next.</p><p>The Auto Market Brief is powered by Cox Automotive. For more industry insights and expert perspectives, visit our Insights Hub at <a href="https://www.coxautoinc.com/insights">https://www.coxautoinc.com/insights</a>.</p>

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What is The Auto Market Brief?

The Auto Market Brief, powered by Cox Automotive, breaks down the latest trends and forecasts shaping the automotive industry. The show is hosted by Cox Automotive Executive Analyst Erin Keating, coupling years of experience translating data and trends with the data and industry insights of the largest automotive services and technology provider.

Joined by other Cox Automotive experts and outside guests, you’ll get data-driven insights and industry outlooks from some of the industry’s leading voices.​

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This podcast updates daily.

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