Higher gas prices are affecting the demand for trucks and SUVs – almost all the non-luxury crossover / SUV and pickup segments of all ages are depreciating at an accelerating rate, while non-luxury car segments are appreciating.
The Estimated Average Weekly Sales Rate decreased a little last week to 67%, with sellers holding firm to floor pricing.
The first quarter of 2022 came to a close with new-light vehicle sales in March totaling a SAAR of 13.4 million units, a decline of 4.6% compared to February 2022 and a decline of 24.4% compared to March 2021’s SAAR.
Manheim Market Report values saw weekly price increases that accelerated in each full week of March after the first week saw the smallest decline thus far this year.
As the country charges toward widespread EV adoption what obstacles remain in its path?