2025 Trends: Car Prices Remain Stubbornly High in New Year and Potential Tariffs Could Add Pressure, But Shoppers May Find Silver Lining in New Affordable Inventory, According to Cars.com
Cars.com has released its 2025 Automotive Trends report, highlighting both challenges and opportunities in the automotive market. The average new-vehicle price has stabilized at $49,000, down from its peak of $50,300 in June 2023. While affordability remains a key concern, there's positive news as inventory of new vehicles under $30,000 increased by 42% year-over-year.
The used car market faces supply constraints due to reduced sales and leases in recent years. The definition of 'American-made' is evolving, influenced by the Inflation Reduction Act and potential new tariffs. In the EV sector, inventories grew 35% year-over-year, though new EVs remain $13,000 above average new car prices. Used EV prices have declined significantly, making them more accessible, while hybrid vehicles gain popularity as a compromise between traditional and electric vehicles.
Cars.com ha pubblicato il suo rapporto sulle Tendenze Automotive 2025, evidenziando sia le sfide che le opportunità nel mercato automobilistico. Il prezzo medio dei veicoli nuovi si è stabilizzato a $49.000, in calo rispetto al picco di $50.300 di giugno 2023. Sebbene l'affordability rimanga una preoccupazione chiave, ci sono buone notizie poiché l'inventario di veicoli nuovi sotto i $30.000 è aumentato del 42% rispetto all'anno precedente.
Il mercato delle auto usate affronta vincoli di offerta a causa delle vendite e dei leasing ridotti negli ultimi anni. La definizione di 'American-made' sta evolvendo, influenzata dall'Inflation Reduction Act e dai potenziali nuovi dazi. Nel settore dei veicoli elettrici, gli inventari sono cresciuti del 35% rispetto all'anno precedente, sebbene i nuovi veicoli elettrici rimangano $13.000 sopra i prezzi medi delle auto nuove. I prezzi delle auto elettriche usate sono diminuiti significativamente, rendendole più accessibili, mentre i veicoli ibridi guadagnano popolarità come compromesso tra veicoli tradizionali ed elettrici.
Cars.com ha publicado su informe sobre Tendencias Automotrices 2025, destacando tanto los desafíos como las oportunidades en el mercado automotriz. El precio promedio de vehículos nuevos se ha estabilizado en $49,000, cayendo de su pico de $50,300 en junio de 2023. Aunque la asequibilidad sigue siendo una preocupación clave, hay buenas noticias ya que el inventario de vehículos nuevos por debajo de $30,000 aumentó un 42% interanual.
El mercado de autos usados enfrenta restricciones de suministro debido a la reducción de ventas y arrendamientos en los últimos años. La definición de 'hecho en América' está evolucionando, influenciada por la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación y posibles nuevos aranceles. En el sector de vehículos eléctricos, los inventarios crecieron un 35% interanual, aunque los nuevos EV siguen siendo $13,000 más caros que el precio promedio de los autos nuevos. Los precios de los EV usados han disminuido significativamente, haciéndolos más accesibles, mientras que los vehículos híbridos ganan popularidad como un compromiso entre vehículos tradicionales y eléctricos.
Cars.com는 2025 자동차 트렌드 보고서를 발표하며 자동차 시장의 도전과 기회를 강조했습니다. 새로운 차량의 평균 가격은 $49,000로 안정되었으며, 2023년 6월 피크인 $50,300에서 하락했습니다. 가격의 접근 가능성은 여전히 주요 관심사지만, $30,000 이하의 새로운 차량 재고가 전년 대비 42% 증가했다는 긍정적인 소식이 있습니다.
중고차 시장은 최근 몇 년 간의 판매 및 리스 감소로 인해 공급 제약을 받고 있습니다. '미국산'의 정의는 인플레이션 감축법과 잠재적인 새로운 관세의 영향을 받아 진화하고 있습니다. 전기차 부문에서는 재고가 전년 대비 35% 증가했지만, 새로운 전기차는 여전히 평균 새 차 가격보다 $13,000 더 비쌉니다. 중고 전기차의 가격은 크게 하락하여 보다 접근 가능해지고 있으며, 하이브리드 차량은 전통적인 차량과 전기차 간의 절충안으로 인기를 끌고 있습니다.
Cars.com a publié son rapport sur les tendances automobiles 2025, mettant en avant à la fois les défis et les opportunités sur le marché de l'automobile. Le prix moyen des véhicules neufs s'est stabilisé à 49 000 $, en baisse par rapport à son pic de 50 300 $ en juin 2023. Bien que l'accessibilité reste une préoccupation majeure, les bonnes nouvelles arrivent avec une augmentation de 42 % de l'inventaire de nouveaux véhicules à moins de 30 000 $ d'une année sur l'autre.
Le marché des voitures d'occasion fait face à des contraintes d'approvisionnement en raison de la diminution des ventes et des locations ces dernières années. La définition de 'fabriqué en Amérique' évolue, influencée par la loi sur la réduction de l'inflation et d'éventuels nouveaux tarifs. Dans le secteur des véhicules électriques, les inventaires ont augmenté de 35 % d'une année sur l'autre, bien que les nouveaux véhicules électriques soient toujours $13 000 au-dessus du prix moyen des voitures neuves. Les prix des voitures électriques d'occasion ont considérablement baissé, les rendant plus accessibles, tandis que les véhicules hybrides gagnent en popularité comme compromis entre les véhicules traditionnels et électriques.
Cars.com hat seinen Bericht über Automobiltrends 2025 veröffentlicht, der sowohl Herausforderungen als auch Chancen auf dem Automobilmarkt hervorhebt. Der durchschnittliche Preis für Neufahrzeuge hat sich auf $49.000 stabilisiert, nachdem er im Juni 2023 bei $50.300 seinen Höchststand erreicht hatte. Obwohl die Erschwinglichkeit ein zentrales Anliegen bleibt, gibt es positive Nachrichten, da der Bestand an neuen Fahrzeugen unter $30.000 um 42 % im Vergleich zum Vorjahr gestiegen ist.
Der Markt für Gebrauchtwagen sieht sich aufgrund der reduzierten Verkäufe und Leasingverträge in den letzten Jahren mit Angebotsengpässen konfrontiert. Die Definition von 'Made in America' entwickelt sich weiter, beeinflusst durch den Inflation Reduction Act und mögliche neue Zölle. Im Bereich der Elektrofahrzeuge ist der Bestand im Vergleich zum Vorjahr um 35 % gewachsen, allerdings liegen neue Elektrofahrzeuge nach wie vor $13.000 über dem durchschnittlichen Neuwagenpreis. Die Preise für gebrauchte Elektrofahrzeuge sind deutlich gesunken, wodurch sie zugänglicher werden, während Hybridfahrzeuge als Kompromiss zwischen traditionellen und elektrischen Fahrzeugen an Beliebtheit gewinnen.
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New year brings tightening used-car supply, a shifting definition of "American-made," and new strategies for electric cars
"Affordability is improving, but we're not out of the woods. Two interest rate cuts in late 2024 eased borrowing pressures but the average new car price remains stubbornly high," says David Greene, Cars.com analyst. "Further complicating matters, many consumers are struggling financially. Loan delinquencies are high, while used vehicle values have fallen from record highs in the past two years, making it more difficult for consumers to sell or trade out vehicles. While inflation is cooling, sticker shock and affordability in the auto market remain key challenges for 2025. The good news is that new car inventory priced under
2025 Brings Challenges for Used Car Shoppers, Forcing a Potential Shift Towards New Cars
The average new-vehicle price has leveled off at
"In 2025, more car shoppers may turn to new cars as the better option. The late-model used inventory just isn't there, due to fewer sales and leases in the past three years. As a result, the options available will continue to command inflated prices," adds
'American-Made' Is Redefined
The definition of "American-made" is evolving, largely due to the Inflation Reduction Act. Foreign automakers with
The impact of the American-made definition in the electric-vehicle market is similar to the mainstream car market as domestic EV battery production is reshaping the landscape and boosting the presence of hybrids and EVs on Cars.com's American-Made Index.
Tricky Balance Between EV Supply and Consumer Demand Lingers
The EV market continues calibrating to consumer demand, driven by growing inventories and declining used-EV prices. In 2024, used-EV prices dropped more than twice as fast as the broader used-car market, making them more accessible to a wider range of consumers. On the new-car front, EV inventories increased by
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