General
Car Loan Standards Still Tough but Easing
It grew easier to access a car loan in August – the third straight month of easing standards. But credit…
Sean Tucker
Compact Car
Recall Alert: VW Jetta
Volkswagen has issued a recall for about 48,000 Jetta sedans from models years 2019 and 2020 because their engines can…
Electric Vehicle
Report: EV Registrations Up 67% From Last Year
According to Experian, Americans registered 67% more electric vehicles (EVs) in the first seven months of 2023 than they did…
Fullsize Pickup Truck
2024 Ram 1500 Gets Few Changes, Promise of Refresh
The Ram 1500 is America’s third best-selling vehicle most months. Trailing only two other domestic full-size trucks, the Ford F-150…
General
New Cars Back to Last Year’s Prices
The average new car in America sold for $48,451 in August – up $42 from this time last year. Prices…
Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars Pass 5% of New Sales in 23 Countries
More than 5% of the new cars sold in 23 countries are now electric. The 5% mark, say researchers at…
General
Average Used Car Price Fell More Than 1% In August
Last month, the average listed price for a used car in America was $26,651 — down 1.4% from July’s figure.…
General
Wholesale Used Car Prices Rising Again
The wholesale prices car dealers pay at auction for the used cars they later sell rose slightly in August. That’s…
General
Car Insurance Rates Soaring in Most States
Feel like you’re paying more than ever for car insurance? You’re not alone. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
General
How an Autoworker Strike Could Make Your Old Car More Expensive
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union claims more than 400,000 active members. They build cars. They appear likely to go…