TSLA350.2501.3%
GM85.810-1.17%
F13.9500.02%
RIVN16.7400.14%
CYD39.3700.62%
HMC31.800-0.79%
TM192.950-0.86%
CVNA75.7453.415%
PAG219.7601.69%
LAD371.8903.34%
AN196.8001.67%
GPI264.8105.43%
ABG215.5904.73%
SAH77.0101.69%
TSLA350.2501.3%
GM85.810-1.17%
F13.9500.02%
RIVN16.7400.14%
CYD39.3700.62%
HMC31.800-0.79%
TM192.950-0.86%
CVNA75.7453.415%
PAG219.7601.69%
LAD371.8903.34%
AN196.8001.67%
GPI264.8105.43%
ABG215.5904.73%
SAH77.0101.69%
TSLA350.2501.3%
GM85.810-1.17%
F13.9500.02%
RIVN16.7400.14%
CYD39.3700.62%
HMC31.800-0.79%
TM192.950-0.86%
CVNA75.7453.415%
PAG219.7601.69%
LAD371.8903.34%
AN196.8001.67%
GPI264.8105.43%
ABG215.5904.73%
SAH77.0101.69%


affordability

New-vehicle affordability holds steady in July as income growth offsets higher prices

New-vehicle affordability holds steady in July as income growth offsets higher prices

- August 19, 2026
On the Dash: Affordability held steady despite higher vehicle prices. Income growth continues to offset rising purchase costs. Monthly payments remain below the 2022 affordability peak. According to the latest...
Market Reports Articles
Used cars under $20,000 are getting harder to find

Used cars under $20,000 are getting harder to find

- August 11, 2026
On the Dash: Used cars under $20,000 fell from 49.3% of the market in 2019 to 11.5% today, according to a new iSeeCars study Passenger cars saw the steepest jump,...
Market Reports Articles
Keffer Auto Group CEO breaks down the industry's biggest threats

Keffer Auto Group CEO breaks down the industry’s biggest threats

- July 22, 2026
Dealers across the country face several challenges and pressures today, including affordability, competition from direct sales brands, and digital dealers like Carvana. Jim Keffer, CEO of Keffer Auto Group in...
Dealer Interviews Inside Automotive
New-vehicle affordability slips in June as prices, loan rates climb

New-vehicle affordability slips in June as prices, loan rates climb

- July 17, 2026
On the Dash: New-vehicle affordability declined slightly in June as prices and loan rates outweighed income growth Affordability still beat last year, thanks to 4.1% income growth and lower...
Market Reports Articles
Affordability alert: The car you could afford in 2019 costs $11,000 more today.

Dealers face affordability squeeze as entry-level vehicles disappear, report finds

- June 26, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers face affordability crunch as entry-level vehicles disappear Affordability concerns rise as new-vehicle prices have increased by more than $11,000 since 2019. Budget cars are nearly gone,...
Market Reports Articles
Jeff Bezos backed Slate Auto bets on affordability with $24,950 pickup

Bezos-backed Slate Auto bets on affordability with $24,950 pickup

- June 25, 2026
On the Dash: Slate's electric pickup starts at $24,950, ranking among the cheapest new vehicles sold in America today. Buyers add features over time through a marketplace, where most accessories...
EVs & Technology Articles
As Nissan Versa inventory dries up, so does the sub-$20,000 new car.

As Nissan Versa inventory dries up, so does the sub-$20,000 new car

- June 24, 2026
On the Dash: Fewer than 700 Nissan Versas remain on dealer lots, making them nearly impossible to find. Once the last Versas sell, no new car in the U.S. will...
Industry News Articles
Lean into the chaos: One dealer's advice for navigating today's challenges

Lean into the chaos: One dealer’s advice for navigating today’s challenges

- May 27, 2026
Today, the auto industry is facing several challenges at once. Tariffs, FTC pricing scrutiny, affordability concerns, tightening inventory, possible competition from Chinese automakers and more. Dealers are being pressured to...
Dealer Interviews Inside Automotive
Stellantis aims to revive Chrysler brand with 3 new, more affordable SUVs

Stellantis aims to revive Chrysler brand with 3 new, more affordable SUVs

- May 25, 2026
On the Dash: Chrysler will add three new SUVs, two starting under $30,000. Stellantis' FaSTLAne 2030 plan calls for 11 new U.S. models by 2030. Ram, Dodge and Jeep will...
Industry News Articles
Stellantis unveils bold $70B turnaround plan, promises 9 new vehicles under $40k

Stellantis unveils bold $70B turnaround plan, promises 9 new vehicles under $40k

- May 21, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis is spending $70 billion on a five-year turnaround plan called FaSTLAne 2030. The company is promising 9 new vehicles under $40,000 for the U.S. market. Jeep,...
Industry News Articles

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