The Cox Automotive Q2 2026 Mid-Year Review is now available, offering a comprehensive look at how the U.S. auto market is performing through the first half of the year.

The Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team breaks down what’s really driving today’s market — from the growing pressure on consumer purchasing power and its impact on affordability, to shifting inventory and pricing dynamics across new and used vehicles. It also explores where demand is proving resilient, how electrification trends are evolving across hybrids and EVs and what dealer sentiment is signaling about the road ahead.

For a deeper look at June sales expectations, see the Cox Automotive June new-vehicle sales forecast.