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Average New-Car Prices Soar Above $50,000 for the First Time This Year

and on September 14, 2026

A shrinking supply of discounts is pushing shoppers toward subcompact SUVs and certified used cars, where timing could save thousands.

Ford Works to Restock F-Series Inventories: What It Means for Prices

and on September 6, 2026

Dealers have just 40 days of F-150 supply, while Ford expects more trucks to arrive over the next 30 to 90 days.

Ford Customers Are Paying More Than Ever for Pickups

and on September 3, 2026

Average transaction prices for Ford vehicles reached $58,509 through July, while tight F-150 inventory could limit shoppers’ negotiating power

Ford Offers a Peek at the Upcoming EV, the Fathom Midsize Pickup

and on September 2, 2026

Ford says the $29,945 electric truck could seat five adults, offer 240 to 250 miles of range and begin production in 2027

How Automakers Would Suffer if U.S.-Canada Trade Threats Stick

and on August 29, 2026

A 50% tariff threat could raise prices, reduce model choices and put nearly 689,000 Canadian-built vehicles in the crosshairs for American buyers

What Ford’s Future Vehicle Lineup Could Look Like by 2030

and on August 23, 2026

Hybrid sales now make up about 20% of new-car purchases, shaping Ford’s plans for lower-priced SUVs, a four-door Mustang and future electric models

Ford Has New Plans for Lincoln, CEO Explains in New Interview

and on August 15, 2026

Ford will shift Lincoln Nautilus production from China by 2030 as tariffs and a planned redesign reshape the luxury SUV’s future for American buyers

New Book Reveals Detroit 3’s Push to Keep Trump’s Tariffs at Bay

and on August 12, 2026

Automakers absorbed billions in tariff costs, while workers saw smaller profit-sharing checks and shoppers faced an uncertain path to affordable new cars.

New Car Monthly Payments Are Surging. Some Tips on Making Good Deals

, and on July 18, 2026

Nearly 10% of auto loan holders now pay $1,000-plus a month — here’s how to avoid overpaying at the dealership.

Ford Recalls Nearly 1M Vehicles in 2 Weeks. Is Your Car on the List?

and on July 13, 2026

Two recall waves within two weeks affected roughly 890,000 Ford trucks, SUVs and Mustangs for rollaway and wiper risks — check your VIN now.

Hybrid Car Sales Are Heating Up with Elevated Gas Prices

and on June 24, 2026

As gas prices approach $4 a gallon and overall new car sales fall nearly 6%, hybrid vehicles are up 11% — and the five-year ownership math shows a hybrid can save you over $2,000.

Foreign Brands Dominate 2026’s Most American-Made Cars List

and on June 23, 2026

Tesla leads again, but the real story is how foreign brands flooded the 2026 American-Made Index as the EV tax credit expired and Detroit’s lineup shrank to an all-time low.

Auto Industry Insiders Say the Sedan Is Poised for a Comeback

and on May 19, 2026

With compact sedans averaging $10,000 less than comparable SUVs, auto experts and a new teen survey suggest America’s long-overlooked sedan is staging a quiet comeback.

Tariffs Push New Car Prices Higher, and Experts Say It Won’t Stop

and on March 27, 2026

Automakers absorbed $35 billion in tariff costs last year to protect sales — now they’re passing every penny to buyers, and the price hikes are just getting started.

Does Your Car Qualify for up to a $10,000 Tax Deduction? It Might

and on March 17, 2026

A new tax deduction lets qualifying buyers write off up to $10,000 in car loan interest — but only on new, American-assembled vehicles purchased through 2028.

Iran War Could Significantly Impact U.S. Auto Sales. Here’s Why

and on March 14, 2026

In six past oil crises, auto sales dropped by more than 10% — and three of those times, they plunged by 40% or more.

How War in the Middle East Could Impact Car Shopping at Home

and on March 5, 2026

While the Detroit Three automakers have minimal sales exposure in the Middle East, they can still get hurt for the war.

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