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Auto Sales (SAAR)
Total vehicle sales at seasonally adjusted annual rate.
The Auto Sales (SAAR) is currently 16.7, last updated .
16.7
1W +3.71%1M +3.71%3M +3.71%
Updated 4h agoStatistical forecast 2026
Model-based central estimate, 68% and 95% confidence bands for Auto Sales (SAAR), blended across current macro regimes.
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Economic activity indicators reveal whether the economy is expanding or contracting in real time. ISM PMI readings above 50 signal expansion, while GDP growth tells the definitive story each quarter. Leading indicators like the Conference Board LEI can flag downturns months in advance, giving traders a head start on positioning.
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Recent Data
Download CSV| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | 16.7 | +3.71% |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 16.1 | +5.93% |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 15.2 | -7.34% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 16.4 | +2.46% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 16.01 | +1.03% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 15.84 | -6.72% |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 16.99 | +0.44% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 16.91 | -0.44% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 16.99 | +4.32% |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 16.28 | +1.49% |
| May 1, 2025 | 16.04 | -8.76% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 17.58 | -4.18% |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 18.35 | +11.76% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 16.42 | +2.94% |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 15.95 | -7.81% |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 17.3 | +2.32% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 16.91 | +2.52% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 16.49 | +0.93% |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 16.34 | +2.27% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 15.98 | -2.20% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 16.34 | +3.46% |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 15.79 | -3.49% |
| May 1, 2024 | 16.36 | -0.59% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 16.46 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is Auto Sales (SAAR)?
Total vehicle sales at seasonally adjusted annual rate.
▶How does Auto Sales (SAAR) relate to economic activity?
Auto Sales (SAAR) is part of the Economic Activity category. Economic activity indicators reveal whether the economy is expanding or contracting in real time. ISM PMI readings above 50 signal expansion, while GDP growth tells the definitive story each quarter. Leading indicators like the Conference Board LEI can flag downturns months in advance, giving traders a head start on positioning.
▶How often is Auto Sales (SAAR) updated?
Auto Sales (SAAR) is updated once per month when the releasing agency publishes new data. Each metric page on Convex shows the exact time of the last data update and provides historical data going back up to five years.
▶Where does Convex source Auto Sales (SAAR) data?
Convex sources Auto Sales (SAAR) data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API, maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Data is fetched automatically and displayed alongside interactive charts, AI analysis, and historical context.
▶What can I do on the Auto Sales (SAAR) chart page?
The Auto Sales (SAAR) page includes an interactive chart with selectable time ranges (1 month to 5 years), percentage changes over multiple timeframes, a table of recent readings, AI-generated analysis, and links to related metrics and comparisons.
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