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Lower Auto Loan Rates Benefited Black Friday Shoppers
Black Friday is usually a great time for shoppers to buy TVs, computers, and household items, but it also turned out to be a great…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - December 6, 2019Average New Car Loan Rates Dipped In May 2019
While car prices are higher than they ever have been, consumers caught a little bit of a break last month when automotive loan rates dropped…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - June 4, 2019Auto Loan Rate Hits 6.4%, A 10-Year High: Report
Point a finger at all of the new technology or advancements in safety, but car prices are higher than ever. That's not surprising. What is…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - April 11, 2019Manual Transmission Hatchbacks Are Getting Expensive
The age of not having to pay an arm and a leg for a manual transmission car appears to be coming to an end. Sporty…
By Alex Bernstein, Managing Editor - January 30, 2019Mercedes Was 2018's Top Luxury Brand (But Not By Much)
For the third year in a row, Mercedes-Benz topped the list for luxury vehicle sales in the U.S. last year. While third time is a…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - January 8, 2019Light Truck Sales Reach 69% Market Share In U.S.
If you thought crossovers, pickups, and SUVs couldn't get more popular, you're wrong. Light trucks, which is a classification for trucks and SUVs that weigh…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - January 8, 2019SUVs will Make up Half of Vehicles Sold in 2019
It's no secret that SUVs and crossovers of all sizes are extremely popular nowadays. Parking at a local grocery store, Starbucks, or mall reveals just…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - December 20, 2018Returning Lease Shoppers to See Higher Prices in 2019
For consumers that want the latest and greatest in a vehicle, but don't want to worry about depreciation, leasing can be a more attractive alternative…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - December 20, 2018Average Used Car Prices Just Blew Past $20,000: Report
It's no secret that new car prices are at an all-time high, but according to a report by Edmunds (PDF), used car prices are also…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - November 10, 2018Tech Fueling Improved Truck Fuel Efficiency
Pickup trucks continue to be some of the most popular vehicles in the U.S. This isn't a new trend that started last month, but has…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - November 9, 2018