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United States CPI: New Vehicles

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.SA.IND-NEWVEH

Latest (y/y)0.7%October 2026
Previous (y/y)0.6%September 2026
Level179.9October 2026

United States CPI: New Vehicles was up 0.7% year on year in October 2026, compared with 0.6% in September 2026.

The level stood at 179.9 (index).

That is the highest reading since October 2025.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −1.6% (Oct 2017) to 13.2% (Apr 2022), averaging 2.0%.

United States CPI: New Vehicles, annual % change, Jan 1997 – Oct 2026−5%0%5%10%15%200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States CPI: New Vehicles, annual % change, Jan 1997 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
United States CPI: New Vehicles, level (index)130140150160170180200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States CPI: New Vehicles, level (index).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026179.90.7
September 2026179.60.6
August 2026179.30.6
July 2026178.80.5
June 2026178.70.5
May 2026178.70.2
April 2026179.20.2
March 2026179.50.5
February 2026179.30.5
January 2026179.20.4
December 2025178.90.3
November 2025178.90.6
October 2025178.60.9
September 2025178.50.7
August 2025178.20.7
July 2025177.80.4
June 2025177.80.3
May 2025178.30.4
April 2025178.80.3
March 2025178.6−0.07
February 2025178.5−0.3
January 2025178.5−0.3
December 2024178.5−0.4
November 2024177.8−0.7

Last 24 observations. The full history (370 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 1996
Observations370
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high13.2% (Apr 2022)
10-year low−1.6% (Oct 2017)
10-year average2.0%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.SA.IND-NEWVEH

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FAQ

What is the current cPI: New Vehicles in United States?
The latest reading is 0.7% year on year for October 2026, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.CPI.M.SA.IND-NEWVEH.

Last updated 2026-11-10. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Original title: “CPI: New Vehicles”.