Auto Market Update 2025: Prices Still Rising After April
The 2025 auto market continues to defy traditional seasonal patterns, with wholesale prices surging 0.63% week-over-week—matching the prior week’s growth and far exceeding the 2017–2019 average of 0.00% for the same period. Fueled by tariff uncertainties, reduced new-vehicle inventories, and robust consumer spending, this upward trend highlights a resilient market