Used Vehicle Retail Sales: May 2025

Fri, Jun 13, 2025 · 10:00 AM ET Source
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A total of 1.53 million used vehicles were sold at retail in May, flat MoM and up 4% YoY.

  • Days’ supply of used vehicles was 43, down 1 day from early May and 2 days lower YoY.
  • Certified pre-owned (CPO) sales dipped -0.5% MoM to 231,137 but were up 2.4% YoY.
  • Year-to-date, CPO sales are running 3.5% higher than the same period last year.
  • Cox Automotive noted the market remains stable with steady sales and modest price declines, supported by strong mainstream brand performance.
  • Upcoming data may show sharp YoY changes due to base effects from last year’s cyberattack.