Used cars were supposed to be the budget option. Instead, the financing behind them is […] ...

Record-high vehicle prices have dominated the headlines in the last couple of years; however, the price listed on the window sticker isn’t the only one that demands attention right now. Not only do ...

In the fourth quarter of 2025, 20.3% of new‑car shoppers agreed to monthly payments topping $1,000 — the highest share ever recorded.

The average car loan interest rate is 6.35% for new cars and 11.62% for used cars, according to Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market report from the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024. If you're ...

Used-vehicle financing set a pair of records during the fourth quarter, according to data compiled and shared by Edmunds. Edmunds reported on Wednesday that down payments in Q4 jumped $201 ...

Used car buyers face a marketplace where digital dashboards, online listings, and complex financing have made old scams ...

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