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United States New cars in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SS45011

Latest (y/y)1.7%October 2026
Previous (y/y)1.5%September 2026
Level176.5October 2026

United States New cars in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted was up 1.7% year on year in October 2026, compared with 1.5% in September 2026.

The level stood at 176.5 (index (1982-84=100)).

That is the highest reading since September 2023.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −2.1% (Oct 2017) to 14.2% (Apr 2022), averaging 2.0%.

United States New cars in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1967 – Oct 2026−5%0%5%10%15%197019801990200020102020Robomacro
United States New cars in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1967 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
United States New cars in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100))050100150200197019801990200020102020Robomacro
United States New cars in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026176.51.7
September 2026176.31.5
August 2026175.91.2
July 2026175.71.1
June 2026175.41.1
May 2026175.51.0
April 2026175.20.7
March 2026175.01.0
February 2026174.40.9
January 2026174.10.8
December 2025173.00.5
November 2025173.60.9
October 2025173.61.2
September 2025173.81.2
August 2025173.81.0
July 2025173.80.8
June 2025173.60.6
May 2025173.70.6
April 2025174.00.8
March 2025173.20.1
February 2025172.9−0.5
January 2025172.7−0.7
December 2024172.2−0.7
November 2024172.0−1.2

Last 24 observations. The full history (730 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 1966
Observations730
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (1982-84=100)
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high14.2% (Apr 2022)
10-year low−2.1% (Oct 2017)
10-year average2.0%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SS45011

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FAQ

What is the current new cars in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 1.7% year on year for October 2026, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SS45011.

Last updated 2026-11-10. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “New cars in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted”.