Share this article Share this article ATLANTA, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With COVID-19 case trends declining and vaccination rates increasing, U.S. automobile dealers are mostly optimistic about the automobile market in the coming 90 days, according to the latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) released today. The 90-day outlook index jumped 11 points to 59, the highest level since the onset of the global pandemic, indicating automobile dealers in the U.S. believe the market will be strong in the coming three months. The 90-day outlook index typically moves up in the first quarter of the year, as dealers optimistically look forward to a strong spring selling season. Franchised dealers – those who sell both new and used vehicles – are particularly optimistic about the next 90 days, with an index score of 68, a rating above Q1 2020 (66) and the third-highest rating since the CADSI was introduced in 2017.