A gauge of U.S. used vehicle prices sold at wholesale auctions that proved predictive ahead of the inflation surge following the COVID pandemic is climbing again, last month notching its largest annual increase in nearly three years.

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Prices on many models have crept up. But the average marketed price industrywide is flat, at about $49,700, according to Cloud Theory, which tracks car inventory on dealer websites across the country.

American car buyers braced for the worst when President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs started taking effect in April. But so far, prices are little changed.

Findings from a consumer survey conducted by car shopping site Edmunds show 75% of car buyers believe tariffs will impact their purchase in some way.

The average car price in China is around $22,900 (165,000 yuan). BYD Co. Ltd., the world's largest EV maker, announced discounts of 30% or more on 20 models in late May. Its budget-friendly electric Seagull compact car saw its starting price drop to $7,750 (55,800 yuan).

Average monthly new vehicle sales jumped to 1.17 million in Q2 2025, driven by pull-ahead purchases Vehicle inventory fell below 3 million units as consu

A new survey from LendingTree finds 81% of Americans who purchased a new vehicle this year bumped up their timeline because of tariff concerns.

Edmunds reports that auto tariff uncertainty is affecting buying decisions, with many shoppers adjusting their timelines amid rising prices.

The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index climbed to 208.5, up 6.3% year over year and 1.6% month over month, reflecting seasonal strength despite tariff-driven