ACV Price Index Shows Stabilization in Early 2025

ACV’s weekly price index demonstrated resilience in the market, with an initial correction giving way to stabilization and recovery. The trend suggests that the early dip was a temporary adjustment, likely driven by seasonal factors or short-term demand shifts, while the steady recovery underscores the market’s strong fundamentals and  a return to equilibrium.

Wholesale Trends: Winners, Losers, and Aged Vehicle Growth

Minivan and Sporty Cars are outperforming the broader market, maintaining higher values, while small luxury crossover SUVs and pickups have experienced depreciation. Meanwhile, Midsize and small car values have remained stable, aligning with their levels from the first week of 2025. Data also shows a relative increase in sales of aged vehicles in the Used Wholesale market in 2025 vs. prior year.

AuctionNet® Reports Record January Sales, Up 11% YoY

AuctionNet® sales reported a strong start in Jan 2025, with approximately 605,000 units sold, reflecting an 11% year-over-year increase and marking the highest January sales volume since 2020¹. This supports the findings in ACV pricing trends.

Used Retail Days-to-Turn Drops to 42 Days in January 2025

The slight decline in used retail listing volume index is inline with the trend seen in 2024. The estimated used retail days-to-turn stands at approximately 42 days, as of last week of Feb 2025 vs. 54 a year prior and 56 days in Jan 2025².

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Sources

1. NAAA Services Corporation, 2025; Note: Source data is updated within two weeks after month-end.                                           
2. Black Book ®: https://www.blackbook.com/market-insights/market-insights-2-25-25