TSLA349.9807.16%
GM50.3700.25%
F10.8000.05%
RIVN15.8100.51%
CYD17.2500.11%
HMC29.1800.36%
TM183.190-0.26%
CVNA299.8902.49%
PAG166.5400.73%
LAD323.5803.16%
AN190.110-0.58%
GPI444.2003.34%
ABG235.0701.39%
SAH69.3100.52%
TSLA349.9807.16%
GM50.3700.25%
F10.8000.05%
RIVN15.8100.51%
CYD17.2500.11%
HMC29.1800.36%
TM183.190-0.26%
CVNA299.8902.49%
PAG166.5400.73%
LAD323.5803.16%
AN190.110-0.58%
GPI444.2003.34%
ABG235.0701.39%
SAH69.3100.52%
TSLA349.9807.16%
GM50.3700.25%
F10.8000.05%
RIVN15.8100.51%
CYD17.2500.11%
HMC29.1800.36%
TM183.190-0.26%
CVNA299.8902.49%
PAG166.5400.73%
LAD323.5803.16%
AN190.110-0.58%
GPI444.2003.34%
ABG235.0701.39%
SAH69.3100.52%
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Auto credit access tightened in April as lenders reduced subprime loans but offered lower rates and longer terms to manage risk.

Auto credit tightens slightly in April

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Auto credit access declined slightly in April 2025, according to the latest Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index dipped to 95.7 from 96.3...
Auto loan rates, tariffs, and inflation concerns leave car buyers and the Fed both waiting to see what happens next.

Fed holds rates steady as auto market braces for volatility

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The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday after its third meeting of 2025. This marks the third consecutive month the Fed has held...
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U.S. auto credit access reaches highest level since December 2022

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According to the latest data from Cox Automotive's Dealertrack Credit Availability Index, auto credit access hit the highest level since December 2022 in March....
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Edmunds finds record number of buyers opt for longer loan terms

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New-vehicle affordability remains a critical issue, and shoppers are feeling the pressure as they opt into longer loan terms. A recent report from Edmunds...
Cox Automotive's February Dealertrack Credit Availability Index revealed improvement in auto credit access.

Auto credit access improves in February, reaching highest level since 2022

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In February 2025, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index revealed an overall improvement in auto credit access, with gains across most lending channels. While new-vehicle...
January 2025 saw steady auto credit access, with mixed results for consumers and lenders due to rising loan rates and tighter approvals.

Auto credit availability reaches its highest level since March 2023

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In January 2025, access to auto credit remained relatively flat, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index, which reported a slight improvement across all...
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as concerns about President Trump's policy changes and inflation persist.

Feds hold interest rates steady amid uncertainty around inflation, Trump’s policy...

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The Federal Reserve has opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5% yesterday, pausing after a series of rate cuts...
Adam Marburger shares three critical steps to help F&I professionals convert outside lien cash deals and boost profits.

Adam Marburger’s three-step process to overcome outside lien cash deals

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There's nothing worse for an F&I manager than thinking that a customer is paying cash for a vehicle, only to realize later that they...
Auto credit access improved in Dec. 2024, with higher approval rates, lower loan costs, and favorable terms

Easing credit conditions mark a robust end to auto finance in...

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Cox Automotive's Dealertrack Credit Availability Index revealed improved auto credit availability across all channels and lender types in December 2024. The All-Loans Index reached...
Monthly new car payments hit all-time high in Q4

Monthly new car payments hit all-time high in Q4 2024

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The affordability crisis continues to surge in the automotive industry and remains a hot topic amongst dealers and consumers. According to the latest information...