Vehicle manufacturers will sell 17 million new vehicles in 2019, which would represent only a 1.3% decline from a year that recorded a third consecutive year of more than 17 million new vehicles sold, according to Oliver Strauss, chief economist for TrueCar’s ALG.
Edmunds is forecasting 1,392,434 new vehicles sales through September, representing a 5.4% decline from March and an 8.3% decline from the same time last year.
Used-vehicle values have held strong this year. A strong economy and more efficient remarketing strategies are helping make 2018 a banner year for used-vehicle values.
Edmunds is forecasting 1,335,313 new vehicles sales through April, representing a 19% decline from March and a 6% decline from the same time last year.
Fleet mainstays such as pickups and vans are expected to perform well at wholesale this year. Higher-end vehicles, such as those found in executive fleets are expected to struggle.
The used vehicle market should grow about 1% in 2018 bolstered by a federal tax cut and influx of utility vehicles, while new vehicle sales are expected to remain flat, according to Cox Automotive's senior economist.
The demand for replacement vehicles has already started, and experts say it will continue well into October, and possibly November, as insurance payouts are received.
New-vehicle sales in May are expected to total 1.53 million, essentially flat compared to the same time last year, according to Kelley Blue Book.
New-vehicle sales, including fleet, should decline 6% from a year ago to 1.35 million units in October, Kelley Blue (KBB) said today. If realized, the used-vehicle information site’s prediction would put the month’s seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) at 17.9 million, down from 18 million one year ago but up from September’s 17.7 million SAAR.
A rising supply of used pickups coupled with aggressive pricing for new models is expected to cause a weakening in values in the wholesale market, according to new data from Black Book.
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