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Car sales
Why crossover SUVs are now greener than sedans
Dec 12, 2024
"SUV" used to be synonymous with "gas guzzling." But new EPA data shows that small SUVs as a category are now more efficient and less polluting than sedans.
High prices, interest rates, fading buyer incentives all dent new car purchasing
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Henry Epp
Oct 2, 2024
Several carmakers reported soft sales in the third quarter, and average loan rates for new cars exceeded 7%.
Why are car sales still strong, even with high prices and interest rates?
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Matt Levin
Jul 23, 2024
The vehicle industry is surprisingly resilient this year. Many people have been waiting for lower costs but can't hold out any longer.
Affordability is key for the latest wave of car shoppers. Can carmakers keep up?
Apr 2, 2024
Many companies have focused on building more expensive SUVs and fewer affordable compact cars. That's causing a mismatch with current demand.
Four years ago, used car auctions went virtual. Many haven't gone back.
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Henry Epp
Jan 8, 2024
For a long time, the only way for dealers to buy at wholesale used car auctions was to go in person. Now, many of those auctions take place online.
Car market could be boring in 2024. That's good.
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Henry Epp
Dec 26, 2023
The tumult in car prices moderated in 2023. Expect more of the same next year.
EVs and hybrids drive 18% of car sales, doubling market share since 2021
Nov 29, 2023
Price dips and and an expansion of models to choose from contributed to the boost in third-quarter purchases.
For public good, not for profit.
After years of not being able to get them, Americans want their wheels — no matter the cost
Jul 6, 2023
New light vehicle sales, including cars, SUVs and pickups, were up about 20% in June from this time a year ago.
How do carmakers set the "manufacturer’s suggested retail price"?
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 28, 2023
Every car has one, but what you actually pay may differ from this amount.
New cars have been a seller's market, but that's changing
Apr 13, 2023
In March, the average new car sold for $171 below asking price, according to Kelley Blue Book. But that's still higher than before COVID.