The Auto Sales Year-over-Year (YoY) indicator measures the change in the number of new vehicles sold compared to the same month in the previous year. As automobiles are major consumer purchases, this data serves as a key proxy for consumer confidence and discretionary spending. It is a vital component of the retail sector and provides early clues about the overall health of the manufacturing industry.
The data is compiled from reports provided by automobile manufacturers and dealerships. The YoY percentage change is calculated by comparing the total units sold in the current month to the total units sold in the same month of the prior year.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | -25.00 | -9.00 | -16.00 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | -11.40 | -28.00 | +16.60 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | -22.50 | 2.00 | -24.50 |
| May 5, 2026 | -1.00 | 1.00 | -2.00 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | -12.70 | -3.00 | -9.70 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | -3.00 | -5.00 | +2.00 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 9.80 | -8.00 | +17.80 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 12.60 | 17.00 | -4.40 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 9.80 | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 19.40 | 13.00 | +6.40 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | 25.70 | 13.00 | +12.70 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 12.80 | 13.00 | -0.20 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 14.50 | 13.00 | +1.50 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 11.60 | 11.00 | +0.60 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 7.40 | 20.00 | -12.60 |
| May 12, 2025 | 38.80 | 5.80 | +33.00 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 6.40 | -15.50 | +21.90 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | -14.40 | -14.00 | -0.40 |
| Feb 17, 2025 | -13.90 | 6.00 | -19.90 |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 7.30 | -4.00 | +11.30 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 5.30 | -2.00 | +7.30 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | -4.00 | -9.70 | +5.70 |
| Oct 14, 2024 | -11.60 | 1.50 | -13.10 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 0.80 | -14.50 | +15.30 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | -17.50 | -8.40 | -9.10 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | -5.30 | -12.00 | +6.70 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | -10.10 | -18.00 | +7.90 |
| May 16, 2024 | -22.30 | 9.00 | -31.30 |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 5.70 | 25.00 | -19.30 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 30.60 | 29.00 | +1.60 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | 56.60 | 55.20 | +1.40 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 37.70 | 4.10 | +33.60 |
| Dec 4, 2023 | 39.80 | 47.00 | -7.20 |
| Nov 3, 2023 | 55.40 | 33.70 | +21.70 |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 55.90 | 81.00 | -25.10 |
| Sep 4, 2023 | 78.90 | 127.00 | -48.10 |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 115.40 | 41.00 | +74.40 |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 37.50 | 65.00 | -27.50 |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 70.90 | — | — |
| May 16, 2023 | 62.70 | 43.00 | +19.70 |
