December buying cut supply, though it’s still well above a year ago.

December buying spree, especially for luxury models, capped four-month upward ATP streak.

Cox forecasts they’ll do as well this year despite expected obstacles.

Small 2024 shift shows they may have stopped declining from pandemic-era inflation.

Cox forecasts 2025 sales, including EVs, to get healthy bump as buying conditions improve.

Greater credit access in November combines with falling delinquencies for more stable conditions.

Various conditions combined to pull consumers from the sidelines.

Late-year shopping charged by incentives, post-election certainty, and ample supply.

Settled election makes them optimistic despite lingering affordability issues.

November forecast sees benefits of high inventories, post-election certainty.