Used car affordability eroding as 3-year-old prices top $32K
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3-year-old used vehicle prices hit a record $32,461 in Q2 2026, up 4% year over year
Sub-$20,000 used vehicles fell from 55.2% of sales in 2019 to...
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CYD39.7650.395%
HMC31.425-0.375%
TM191.870-1.08%
CVNA73.750-2.02%
PAG217.930-1.83%
LAD371.000-0.89%
AN196.650-0.15%
GPI263.220-1.59%
ABG211.050-4.54%
SAH78.3151.305%
TSLA346.430-3.82%
GM86.5350.725%
F13.865-0.085%
RIVN16.230-0.51%
CYD39.7650.395%
HMC31.425-0.375%
TM191.870-1.08%
CVNA73.750-2.02%
PAG217.930-1.83%
LAD371.000-0.89%
AN196.650-0.15%
GPI263.220-1.59%
ABG211.050-4.54%
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Edmunds
Positive trade-in equity hits record $13,330, mainstream models lead the way
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Trade-in equity for mainstream vehicles hit a record $13,330 average as 2019 buyers cleared the depreciation curve.
The record isn't limited to luxury models. Everyday vehicles...
Dealers face affordability squeeze as entry-level vehicles disappear, report finds
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,...
Edmunds Q1 report reveals rising negative equity as affordability pressures reshape trade-ins
Negative equity is vastly becoming a major pain point in the auto market, with more than 3 in 10 trade-ins now carrying upside-down loans, according to Edmunds.
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New-vehicle financing hits new highs as affordability pressures persist
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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...
Q4 data highlights rising appeal of current-year used vehicles
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• 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...
CarGurus allegedly hit in data breach, claiming 1.7 million records stolen
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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...
Dealers navigate negative equity, stabilizing market metrics in 2026– Jessica Caldwell | EdmundsÂ
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...
Negative equity on trade-ins hits a new high
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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,...
Vehicle affordability crisis deepens as $1,000 payments become more common
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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...
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