The Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights group is set to publish its annual Mid-Year Review on Wednesday, June 24, at 11 a.m. EDT. The session arrives just as the automotive sector wraps up a turbulent first half of the calendar year, offering a timely snapshot of market dynamics before year-end planning kicks into gear.
Industry observers have described 2026 as a year of mixed signals: lingering supply-chain constraints, fluctuating consumer confidence, and an accelerating shift toward electrification. Against that backdrop, the recorded briefing will serve as a benchmark for executives, dealers and investors seeking a data-driven perspective on where the U.S. automotive market stands at the midpoint of the year.
What the mid-year review will examine
During the 60-minute session, analysts will dissect performance across three core segments: the new vehicle market, the used vehicle market and the electric vehicle market. Each segment will be evaluated against sales volumes, pricing trends, inventory health and consumer financing conditions. The discussion will also highlight the impact of economic factors such as interest-rate movements, employment rates and inflation pressures that have shaped dealer-level activity in the first six months of 2026.
Beyond segment-level metrics, the briefing will unveil an updated set of full-year forecasts. These projections incorporate the latest macro-economic data, regulatory developments surrounding emissions standards, and the pace of electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Stakeholders can expect concrete numbers for average transaction prices, market share shifts among major manufacturers, and the anticipated trajectory of inventory levels through December.
How to get the recorded session and supporting documents
The review will not be streamed live. Instead, a fully edited recording, accompanied by a comprehensive slide deck and supplemental datasets, will be posted at exactly 11 a.m. EDT on June 24. Interested parties should RSVP via the provided link to ensure they receive the download link as soon as the materials go live. The RSVP process also captures contact details, enabling Cox Automotive to distribute any follow-up analyses that may arise from the findings.
All registered participants will receive an email containing a secure URL where the video and all related files can be accessed at their convenience. The package is designed for easy sharing within corporate teams, allowing finance officers, marketing managers and inventory planners to extract the insights most relevant to their functions.
Contact information for media inquiries
For additional questions, interview requests or clarification of data points, journalists and analysts can reach out directly to Mark Schirmer at 734-883-6346 or via email at mark.schirmer@. The Communications office stands ready to provide high-resolution graphics, raw datasets and expert commentary to support coverage of the mid-year outlook.
