The struggle of the auto industry’s current inventory shortage is real. Thanks to a perfect storm of plant shutdowns, an ongoing microchip shortage and relentless shopper demand, new-vehicle supply ...

Even as the inventory shortage drives up the costs of buying a new vehicle, there’s one consolation for shoppers looking to sell or trade in their car: higher used-car values. The median price for all ...

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on Dec. 5, 2020. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. As the average length of a new-vehicle loan ...

You’ve enjoyed your late-model car or truck and have kept it in great condition. All necessary maintenance has been performed on time by trusted mechanics, the exterior and interior look nearly new, ...

When buying a new car, there are a couple of starting points for your negotiation: the car’s MSRP (listed on its window sticker) and the invoice price (the price the dealer pays for the car). But ...