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

Jaelyn Campbell - 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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U.S. new car and truck sales are expected to reach 4,075,132 units in Q3, according to automotive data provider Edmunds.

U.S. new vehicle sales forecast to rise 4.7% in Q3, Edmunds reports

Jaelyn Campbell - September 26, 2025

On the Dash: Q3 2025 vehicle sales are projected at 4.08 million, up 4.7% from 2024 but down 3.3% from Q2 2025. Fed rate cuts and the expiration of the...

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Negative equity rises as over a quarter of new vehicle trade-ins were underwater in the second quarter of 2025.

Underwater car trade-ins climb to highest level since 2021

Jasmine Kiniklis - September 19, 2025

On the Dash: About 26.6% of new car trade-ins were underwater in Q2 2025, the highest in four years. The average negative equity on these loans was $6,754, with 23.4%...

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Edmund's Joseph Yoon unpacks the auto affordability crisis

High interest rates and increased prices deepen auto affordability crisis — Joseph Yoon | Edmunds

Jasmine Kiniklis - July 31, 2025

Car payments hit a new record during the second quarter. With high interest rates and higher sticker prices, car ownership is becoming increasingly expensive, deepening the affordability crisis. On today's...

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Edmunds: 1 in 5 new-car buyers now paying $1,000 or more per month

Jasmine Kiniklis - July 1, 2025

According to Edmunds, a record 19.3% of new-car buyers in Q2 2025 committed to monthly payments of $1,000 or more, marking the highest level ever recorded. The latest quarterly data...

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Used cars are more expensive than they've been in years, according to a new report from Edmunds released May 22.

Used car prices surge past $30K as supply shrinks, report says

Jaelyn Campbell - May 26, 2025

According to a new report from Edmunds released May 22, used vehicles are more expensive than they've been in years. The average transaction price for used vehicles three years old...

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Edmunds finds record number of buyers opt for longer loan terms

Jasmine Kiniklis - April 10, 2025

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 uncovered that nearly 1 in 5...

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Edmunds’ Jessica Caldwell on tariffs’ impact on vehicle affordability

Jasmine Kiniklis - April 9, 2025

As the auto industry celebrates a powerful start to 2025, a new challenge is already shaking market expectations: President Trump's implementation of sweeping tariffs. In today's episode of Inside Automotive,...

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According to an analysis by car shopping site Edmunds, Tesla owners are trading in their electric vehicles at record levels.

Edmunds reports Tesla trade-ins reach record levels

Jaelyn Campbell - March 21, 2025

According to an analysis by car shopping site Edmunds, Tesla owners are trading in their electric vehicles at record levels, with March marking the highest-ever share of Tesla trade-ins toward...

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Edmunds announced the winners of the 2025 Edmunds Five Star Dealer Awards, highlighting dealerships that provide outstanding service.

Edmunds announces 2025 Five Star Dealer Award winners for outstanding customer satisfaction

Jaelyn Campbell - February 11, 2025

Edmunds, a leading online car shopping resource with over 20 million monthly visits, has announced the winners of the 2025 Edmunds Five Star Dealer Awards. This year, 107 dealerships across...

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

U.S. new vehicle sales forecast to rise 4.7% in Q3, Edmunds reports

Underwater car trade-ins climb to highest level since 2021

High interest rates and increased prices deepen auto affordability crisis — Joseph Yoon | Edmunds

Edmunds: 1 in 5 new-car buyers now paying $1,000 or more per month

Used car prices surge past $30K as supply shrinks, report says

Edmunds finds record number of buyers opt for longer loan terms

Edmunds’ Jessica Caldwell on tariffs’ impact on vehicle affordability

Edmunds reports Tesla trade-ins reach record levels

Edmunds announces 2025 Five Star Dealer Award winners for outstanding customer satisfaction

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