Cristyn Wingood

Automotive Contributor

Cristyn is a member of CarsDirect's Socal-based team of pricing and incentive experts helping uncover must-know insights for car shoppers. A native of Bakersfield, California, Cristyn has a degree in Liberal Arts from Santa Monica College, with over 10 years of experience in the areas of research and data analysis.

Recent Contributions by Cristyn

New Car Price Protection Programs

May 4, 2022

With constant production delays and record-high used car prices becoming the new normal, we’re seeing more and more automakers promote Price Protection programs to help…
2023 Lincoln Aviator Already Has A Price Increase

May 3, 2022

Lincoln is at it again, this time raising the price of the 2022 Nautilus and the 2023 Aviator. According to a bulletin sent to dealers…
This Week's Top Car Deals & Analysis - April 29, 2022

April 29, 2022

The Ford F-150 Lightning could be out-of-stock for years. Ford is forecasting that the highly-anticipated electric F-150 Lightning won't be available as dealer stock under…
GM Offering Price Protection On Most Models

April 29, 2022

You may have noticed that dealer lots aren’t stocked with as many cars as they used to be. Production delays and demand are getting worse…
2023 Audi EVs Still Eligible For $7,500 Tax Credit

April 29, 2022

There's good news for Audi customers looking to score big savings on an upcoming 2023 EV model with a tax credit. According to an Audi…
This Week's Top Car Deals & Analysis - April 22, 2022

April 22, 2022

Ford stopped taking 2022 Mach-E orders. Orders for the popular EV filled up quickly and have already ended. Customers in the market for a new…
2022 Kia Niro EV Adds Cheaper S Base Trim

April 22, 2022

Kia is introducing a new entry-level S trim to the 2022 Niro EV lineup. Based on data derived from the latest order guide, the new…
Volvo Discounts Were Gutted In April

April 21, 2022

Volvo has raised the promotional interest rate across its lineup and discontinued most incentives that were available, according to bulletins sent to dealers this month.…
How Much Does It Cost To Charge An EV?

April 19, 2022

We all hate high gas prices. According to AAA, today’s national average price of gasoline is $4.10 per gallon. As fueleconomy.gov points out, when compared…
EV Charging Options For Electric Cars

April 19, 2022

There are many advantages to operating an electric vehicle, from saving on gas and reducing tax liability, to quick acceleration while still helping the environment.…