TSLA348.9503.33%
GM76.420-0.31%
F12.123-0.1175%
RIVN15.4300.19%
CYD42.780-0.06%
HMC24.040-0.33%
TM210.640-0.5%
CVNA336.2439.313%
PAG156.1200.97%
LAD273.1006.56%
AN200.5200.1%
GPI338.1400.03%
ABG204.0001.95%
SAH68.0600.235%
TSLA348.9503.33%
GM76.420-0.31%
F12.123-0.1175%
RIVN15.4300.19%
CYD42.780-0.06%
HMC24.040-0.33%
TM210.640-0.5%
CVNA336.2439.313%
PAG156.1200.97%
LAD273.1006.56%
AN200.5200.1%
GPI338.1400.03%
ABG204.0001.95%
SAH68.0600.235%
TSLA348.9503.33%
GM76.420-0.31%
F12.123-0.1175%
RIVN15.4300.19%
CYD42.780-0.06%
HMC24.040-0.33%
TM210.640-0.5%
CVNA336.2439.313%
PAG156.1200.97%
LAD273.1006.56%
AN200.5200.1%
GPI338.1400.03%
ABG204.0001.95%
SAH68.0600.235%


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New-vehicle financing hits new highs as affordability pressures persist

New-vehicle financing hits new highs as affordability pressures persist

- April 6, 2026
On the Dash: Record loan amounts and payments signal continued affordability pressure across new-vehicle buyers. Longer loan terms and lower down payments are becoming primary tools to close deals. Improvements...
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Q4 data highlights rising appeal of current-year used vehicles

- February 27, 2026
On the Dash: • Current model-year used vehicles averaged $6,370 less than new in Q4 2025. • Three-year-old used prices hit record Q4 highs and longer selling times. • Higher-mileage current-year units delivered...
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CarGurus data breach

CarGurus allegedly hit in data breach, claiming 1.7 million records stolen

- February 24, 2026
On the Dash: Third-party marketplace breaches can expose corporate and potentially sensitive operational data. Voice phishing targeting SSO systems remains an active threat vector for automotive-related platforms. Dealers should reassess...
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Dealers navigate negative equity, stabilizing market metrics in 2026– Jessica Caldwell | Edmunds 

- February 19, 2026
Jessica Caldwell, AVP of Insights at Edmunds, tells dealers on today’s episode of Inside Automotive that while the percentage of consumers trading in vehicles with negative equity isn’t at record...
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Negative equity is hitting record levels as more U.S. car buyers trade in vehicles they owe more on than they’re worth.

Negative equity on trade-ins hits a new high

- January 19, 2026
On the Dash: Nearly 30% of trade-ins toward new vehicles are underwater, the highest level since early 2021. The average negative equity on trade-ins has climbed to a record $7,214,...
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Vehicle affordability worsens as over 20% of buyers top $1,000 monthly payments in Q4 2025, with loan amounts and terms rising.

Vehicle affordability crisis deepens as $1,000 payments become more common

- January 6, 2026
On the Dash: More than 20% of new-vehicle buyers paid over $1,000 per month in Q4 2025, setting a new record. Average new-vehicle payments and loan amounts both reached all-time...
Data & Analytics Articles
Edmunds forecasts 16 million U.S. new-vehicle sales in 2026 as affordability, EV demand, and used supply shape the market.

US auto market expected to hold near 16M SAAR in 2026, Edmunds says

- December 25, 2025
On the Dash: Edmunds expects U.S. new-vehicle sales to reach about 16 million units in 2026 as the market stabilizes. Affordability continues to divide buyers, pushing many price-sensitive shoppers out...
Data & Analytics Articles
Edmunds' Ivan Drury breaks down used-vehicle and EV trends and what dealers need to know heading into 2026.

Edmunds’ Ivan Drury on used-vehicle, EV trends heading into 2026

- December 9, 2025
Dealers are navigating a fluctuating market amid off-lease supply, changing EV demand, and rising used-vehicle prices, all of which present new challenges. On today's episode of CBT NOW, Edmunds' Director...
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EV sales cool in October

October EV sales cool as prices rise and incentives end

- November 4, 2025
On the Dash: EV sales slowed in October after a September surge tied to the expiring $7,500 federal tax credit. Average transaction prices climbed to $65,021, reflecting stronger demand for...
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Edmunds, negative equity

Record share of Americans are trading in cars with negative equity, Edmunds reports

- October 15, 2025
On the Dash:  28.1% of new-vehicle trade-ins in Q3 2025 were underwater, a four-year high. The average negative equity loan reached a record $6,905, with nearly one in four trade-ins...
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