75% of car shoppers enter the market because they have an essential need. Despite budget concerns, 70% of consumers are spending the same — or more — on their vehicles. New-vehicle sales for March ...

Car shopping in 2026 is being shaped by strain on budgets, inventory and everyday costs. In Q1, new-vehicle sales reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 15.6 million units, down 4.9% year over ...

Car shoppers in 2026 are taking a more deliberate approach to buying. It’s a complex bag, but some important issues are rising to the surface. The car industry continues to introduce new EVs, hybrids, ...

Analysts predict the 2026 car market will be challenging for many due to high prices and shifting incentives. The expiration of federal EV tax credits is causing automakers to slow electric vehicle ...

While it doesn't amount to a majority, 45 percent of vehicle orders at dealership websites that provide online checkout happen between 4 p.m. and 5 a.m. (local time of buyer), according to a recent ...

Affordability is the key constraint facing car dealerships.

More shoppers are considering Toyota and Lexus vehicles, according to a long-running shopper-perception study. Kelley Blue Book’s Brand Watch study is a twice-annual recap that offers a view of brand ...

Tom started his career as a daily newspaper reporter in metro Detroit and after a decade changed course to cover cars, spending the next 25 years at Wards Automotive doing test drives, technology and ...