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Average Used Vehicle Price Rose Slightly in December
Car shoppers have been seeing some pretty good news lately. But the aftereffects of a few rough years are still…
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Car Dealership Fairness Rules on Hold — For Now
The Federal Trade Commission just paused its own rule limiting the fees car dealerships can charge and the advertising tactics…
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Auto Credit Tightened in December
Access to auto credit tightened in December. More borrowers were approved, but loan terms shortened and down payments remain high.
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Survey: Americans Grew Happier With Car Shopping in 2023
After two bitter years of bad experiences, Americans didn’t mind car shopping as much in 2023. Almost seven in 10…
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Bucking Recent Trend, Cars Grew Less Affordable Last Month
The average American car shopper had a slightly harder time making the transaction work in December than in November. But…
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The Red Sea Conflict Is Slowing Car Production
The escalating crisis in the Red Sea is beginning to affect the global supply of new cars. We haven’t seen…
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Car Insurance Costs Rose 20% Last Year
The cost of the average car insurance policy last month was 20.3% higher than a year before, according to the…
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Americans Want Cheap Cars. Automakers Don’t Make Many
When Toyota’s production and sales teams met earlier this month, the production folks learned something they weren’t expecting. “The number…
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Future Car Tech Includes Clear Screens, Remote Parking, Tires Made From Rice
The CES consumer electronics show is underway in Las Vegas, and it’s as much a car show as an electronics…
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New Car Prices Down Record 2.4% Since Last Year
The average new car buyer paid $48,759 in December — 1.3% more than in November but 2.4% less than last…