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When Should You Pay Over Sticker?
In 2022, markups are normal, and hot SUVs are the most heavily marked up of all. Some dealerships have marked up Toyota 4Runners by anywhere from $5,000 to $21,000 this year. Getty Images Ongoing inventory shortages have resulted in skyrocketing... -
Best-Selling Cars, SUVs And Pickups Of 2022 (To Date)
Though the Ford F-150 maintains its number one sales position, it was briefly surpassed by the Chevrolet Silverado in March 2022. Ford One quarter doesn’t make a trend, but it’s interesting to note what’s in the top 20 best-selling car... -
Best SUV Lease Deals For March 2022
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid ranks as the best SUV lease deal of March 2022: A little over $400 a month leases a $40K car for three years. Mitsubishi Why is the market share dropping for new leased vehicles?... -
Buying Cars In 2022: Paying Over Sticker Is The New Normal
Five of every six cars are being sold for more than list price as of early 2022. Covid-19 and chip shortages have been blamed. Now the war in Ukraine is shutting down part suppliers that deliver components to factories in... -
Presidents Day Specials: Late Winter Car Bargains Or Just A Regional Tradition?
New England is ground zero for Presidents Day holiday sales. Here, a still from a Subaru commercial. Subaru of New England Car dealers all over the country advertise “Presidents Day Specials,” but New England is the unofficial home of Presidents... -
Best Pickup Lease Deals For February 2022
The new, 2022 Toyota Tundra can be had with a lease $100 a month cheaper than a 2021 Ford F-150. Toyota There’s a whiff of reviving competition in the pickup truck segment in this month’s list of Best Lease Deals... -
Best SUV Lease Deals For February 2022
The popular, and well-regarded, midsize Honda Passport is this month’s best SUV lease deal. Honda Leasing could start to bounce back in 2022, assuming three things: If new-vehicle availability improves this year, which automakers expectIf interest rates increase, as the... -
What Are Certified Pre-Owned Cars?
CPO cars are highly desirable in a year when new cars are in short supply. The most sought-after are three-year-old cars with 36,000-45,000 miles. Getty Here are some basics, and a bit of consumer advice at the end, regarding certified... -
Certified Pre-Owned Cars: 2022 Is A Good Year To Buy
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 is likely to be one of the industry's biggest sellers as a 2022 CPO model. Toyota and Honda sold the most certified pre-owned cars in 2021. Toyota A used-vehicle shortage paired with strong demand has driven... -
Best Pickup Lease Deals For January 2022
The three best-selling cars in America last year, the full-size pickups Ford F-150 (above), Ram Pickup and Chevrolet Silverado are all on the January Forbes Wheels list of best pickup lease deals. Ford This month’s best lease deals for... -
The Best-Selling Cars, SUVs And Pickups Of 2021
Genesis sales tripled in 2021 to just under 50,000. The Genesis GV70, above, was the Forbes Wheels Crossover of the Year for 2022. Among the top 20 sellers last year, there were 11 SUVs, 5 pickups and 4 crossovers. Ford,... -
Light Trucks Now Outselling Cars 3-to-1
The five top-selling vehicles in the U.S. are three pickup trucks, led by the Ford F-Series, and two compact crossovers. Pickups, SUVs, crossovers and minivans were on pace to surpass 75% market share in 2021, according to both IHS Markit... -
End-Of-Year Sales Deals: 2021 May Not Have A December To Remember
In a normal year, 1.4 million new cars find buyers in December. The demand is there this year, but inventory is only 850,000 vehicles and "that’s no way to run a sales month," says J.D. Power's Tyson Jominy. Lexus Thanks... -
Best Pickup Lease Deals For December 2021
Ford F-150. Ford Even though it barely made the Top 10 Best Lease Deals for Pickups in December, at No. 10, the 2022 Ford F-150 is notable for its presence on the list at all. With one month to go... -
Best Leases On SUVs For December 2021
It’s time for year-end deals, but don’t expect the usual level of discounts aimed at moving the metal, because most dealers don’t have that much metal to move. Most years, it’s tempting to play chicken with the car companies and... -
Car-Buying Advice: How To Navigate The Shortage And Still Come Away Happy
Want to come away with the best possible car deal? Spend more time shopping, check multiple dealers, don't get hung up on a specific color or option, be prepared to pay list price, and be prepared to pay a dealer... -
Black Friday 2021: The Deals Are There But Less Generous
Getty As Black Friday approaches, auto shoppers already see an uptick in what one analyst described as “red-bow advertising,” with feel-good holiday getaway messages and at least some 0% finance offers. But on average, analysts expect Black Friday and year-end... -
Consumer Reports 2021 Reliability Study: Top 10 Has Japanese Brands, Mini, Buick
Lincoln wound up at the bottom of the brand rankings for reliability by Consumer Reports. In general, automakers with multiple new models, as Lincoln has, tend to suffer on reliability. Lincoln Japanese import brands dominate the Top 10 brand reliability... -
Best Leases On SUVs For November 2021
The Hyundai Kona, electric and gas, represents the best lease deals in November. A $300, 36-month lease delivers a vehicle with a list price of as much as $43,000. Hyundai Battery-powered electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are vehicles car companies... -
Average New Car Price Tops $45,000, Used Car Price Over $25,000
The average price of a new car topped $45,000 in September. The average selling prices of high-end luxury cars and high-end, full-size SUVs are both more than $100,000. Getty It’s a good time to be selling a car or truck,... -
Best Leases On Sedans For October 2021
The Jaguar XF retails for over $62,000, but it's currently available on on lease for just $700 a month. That makes it a good lease deal, but the XF also has the advantage of being a more individualistic choice than... -
Best Leases On Pickups For October 2021
Toyota Tacoma with the Nightshade package. The No. 1 seller among midsize pickups tops the list of best lease deals for October 2021. Toyota There are good Best Lease Deals on pickup trucks in October, even though on average automakers... -
Best Leases On SUVs For October 2021
Strong inventory of the outgoing, 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee make it one of the October 2021 best lease deals. The 2022 Grand Cherokee is a new model. Jeep Getting a good lease deal this month is also a function of... -
Best Lease Deals On Sedans For September 2021
The Mazda6 is one of Forbes’ Wheels most highly rated sedans and lease deals are good. But America’s growing appetite for SUVs over sedans has Mazda dropping the Mazda6 after this year. (Some reports have the Mazda6 returning on a... -
Best Pickup Truck Lease Deals For September 2021
While there are Best Lease Deals on some full-size and midsize pickups, many pickups are in short supply because of the current computer chip shortage, and that affects how quickly, or even whether, customers can find the truck they want,... -
Best SUV Lease Deals For September 2021
The ongoing shortage of new cars and trucks means that just finding the car or truck you want may be as big a challenge as it is to find a great lease deal. Still, it’s worth knowing what the Best... -
Best Labor Day Car Deals For 2021: ‘The Car You Want In A Color You Don’t Hate’
The Nissan Murano is relatively available, by recent industry standards. Nissan There are a few good deals around, but new-car and truck shoppers had better lower their expectations for the typical, big Labor Day weekend promotional discount this year. On... -
How To Cash In On The High Value Of Your Leased Car
Many lessees aren't aware that there are ways to take advantage of high used-vehicle prices even if you don't own your vehicle, but 2021 is a time uniquely suited to cashing in on all late model vehicles, even used ones... -
Best Lease Deals On Pickups For August 2021
Chevrrolet Colorado. Chevrolet Bargain hunters looking for leftover 2021 pickups better get a move on. Some new 2022s from General Motors join the Top 10 Best Lease Deals for Pickups in August, a sign that the supply of 2022 models... -
Best Lease Deals On SUVs And Crossovers For August 2021
Chevrolet Trax. Chevrolet There’s some turnover on the list of the Top 10 Best Lease Deals for SUVs and Crossovers for August compared with July, probably based on the shortage of new vehicles, that and automakers finally selling out of... -
Best Sedan Lease Deals For July 2021
High-end luxury cars are over-represented as usual in this month’s list of 10 Best Lease Deals for four-door sedans, led by a real unicorn, the Polestar 2 electric vehicle. If the name is unfamiliar, Polestar is a sub-brand that belongs... -
Best Lease Deals On Pickup Trucks For July 2021
The Toyota Tacoma is this month's best lease deal. The truck's high residual value helps keep lease rates comparatively low. Toyota It’s a truism in the auto industry that there’s always a deal to be had, certainly for customers with... -
Best SUV And Crossover Leases For July 2021
Kia Niro EV continues to be one of the top lease deals among SUVs and crossovers. Kia Newcomers on the list of the Top 10 Best Lease Deals for SUVs and Crossovers for July 2021 are the 2021 Honda HR-V,... -
Best-Selling Cars, SUVs and Pickups Of 2021 (To Date)
Ford F-150, Ram Pickup and Chevrolet Silverado swapped places multiple times in the first half of 2021. At the end of June, the F-Series was back at No. 1, as it has been for years. Ford There’s not usually much... -
Best Lease Deals On Sedans For June 2021
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Hyundai Here’s a list of 10 Best Lease Deals on four-door sedans, as defined by Market Scan, for June 2021. It’s heavy on luxury imports — the Audi brand accounts for three of the Top 10, plus... -
Best Lease Deals On Pickup Trucks For June 2021
Toyota Tacoma. Toyota Consumers can take advantage of the fact that pickup trucks are a highly competitive market, by looking for a discount. Even kings of the road like the Chevy Silverado and its sibling, the GMC Sierra, have to... -
Best Lease Deals On Small And Midsize SUVs For June 2021
The Cadillac XT5 midsize, two-row SUV is one of the best lease deals for June 2020. Cadillac There are three newcomers on the list of the Top 10 Best Lease Deals for SUVs and Crossovers since last month: The 2020... -
Best Lease Deals On Small And Midsize SUVs For May 2021
2021 Hyundai Kona Electric, the very best lease deal for May. Hyundai These Best Lease Deals for SUVs and Crossovers are priced to move. Notice there are several 2020 models alongside the 2021s, among this month’s Best Lease Deals, as... -
How To Get The Best Deal In Today’s Overpriced Used Car Market
Demand for used vehicles is strong as Covid-19's slowdowns start to ease, but those same slowdowns caused a huge contraction in vehicle supply. Wholesale auction firm KAR Global reports dealers paid an average of $13,627 per vehicle at wholesale auctions... -
Best Lease Deals On Pickups For April 2021
Pickup trucks from Ford, Ram and Chevrolet are the three best-selling vehicles in the U.S. Two more, from Toyota and GMC, are among the top dozen sellers. Competition for buyers is fierce because of the market size and because profit... -
Best Crossover, SUV Lease Deals For April 2021
The Kia Telluride, winner of several car of the year awards after its 2019 introduction, is now a good deal as a lease vehicle. Kia Even the best lease deals for SUVs and crossovers aren’t necessarily such a great deal... -
Best Lease Deals On Small And Midsize SUVs For April 2021
The Kia Telluride, winner of several car of the year awards after its 2019 introduction, is now a good deal as a lease vehicle. Kia Even the best lease deals for SUVs and crossovers aren’t necessarily such a great deal... -
Presidents’ Day Weekend: Are There Great Car Deals To Be Had?
Most Presidents' Day deals are regional and often keyed to a ZIP code or individual dealership. Shoppers are advised to study the numbers carefully before entering the showroom. Getty Poor old George Washington and Abraham Lincoln get put to work... -
February Car Deals Are There (If You Look Hard)
Getty Good new-car incentive deals are still numerous in February, including some 0% loan offers for 72 months — and even a few 2021 models with offers at 0% for 84 months, like the Nissan Titan pickup and the Jeep... -
Biden Infrastructure Plan Pushes Better Roads, EV Chargers, Mass Transit
Getty The Biden Administration has plans for massive spending on the nation’s infrastructure, via a newly friendly, “light-blue” Congress, on the order of $2 trillion-plus. A lot of that is headed for the auto industry and the transportation infrastructure, like... -
2020 Truck, SUV, Car Sales: Winners And Losers
Sales of the Toyota Supra nearly doubled in 2020. The majority of models lost sales. Many of the gainers, like Supra, were specialty or low-volume cars. Bill Howard Demand for new vehicles is stronger than the 15% drop in 2020... -
Best Luxury Car Incentives, Leases And Loans For December
Mercedes-Benz December is a big month for luxury car sales and leases. Many high-end vehicles acquired in the closing weeks of the year are by owners of small businesses who want few more deductions on 2020 taxes, such as the... -
Best New Car Incentives, Leases And Loans For December
Getty It’s that big-red-bow time of year when automakers roll out what will probably be the best lease, loan or cash offers of 2020 so they can hit their end-of-year sales numbers. The year-end deals are generally aimed at clearing... -
Chevrolet December Incentives And Deals
Chevrolet Like other General Motors brands, Chevrolet is promoting “Employee Discount for Everyone” through Jan. 4. Deals may change without notice, and offers may vary by region. Most models get a cash incentive to be used towards purchase, on top... -
Ford December Incentives And Deals
Ford The Ford brand’s “Built for the Holidays Sales Event” expires Jan. 4. Offers may change without notice. Lease and finance offers are through captive finance company Ford Credit. Advertised lease, finance and cash offers typically apply only to specific... -
Honda December Incentives And Deals
Honda The “Happy Honda Days Sales Event” offers apply exclusively to loans and leases through captive finance company Honda Financial Services. Offers expire Jan. 4, subject to change before then. Leases are for 10,000 miles annually, subject to a fee... -
Hyundai December Incentives And Deals
Hyundai Deals in the “Hyundai Holidays Sales Event” expire Jan. 4, subject to change without notice. Financing must be via captive finance company Hyundai Motor Finance. Unless otherwise noted, leases are for 36 months, 30,000 miles, 20 cents per mile... -
Jeep December Incentives And Deals
Jeep Under the umbrella of the Fiat Chrysler “Big Finish 2020” promotion, the Jeep brand is offering Employee Pricing for All, plus cash incentives to be used for purchase of an assortment of models. Alternatives include lease deals, or 0%... -
Kia December Incentives And Deals
Kia Kia’s “Command the Season” promotion expires Monday, Jan. 4, subject to change without notice. Deals vary by region. Financing must be with Kia Motors Finance. It’s a little surprising to see the big new 2021 Kia Telluride SUV included... -
Nissan December Incentives And Deals
Nissan Nissan’s “Year End Sales Event” financing must be through captive finance company Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. Leases are for 36 months, 10,000 miles per year, 15 cents per mile over, unless otherwise noted. There are several lease offers with... -
Ram December Incentives And Deals
Ram The Ram brand, formerly known as Dodge Ram Trucks, is part of parent Fiat Chrysler’s “Big Finish 2020” promotion, including Employee Pricing for All. Financing must be through Chrysler Capital. These deals expire Jan. 4, subject to change before... -
Subaru December Incentives And Deals
Subaru Subaru’s “Share the Love Event” runs through Jan. 4, deals subject to change without notice. Lease deals are for 36 months, 12,000 miles per year, with a 15-cent charge for each excess mile. Offers vary by region. Financing must... -
Toyota December Incentives
Toyota Year-end Toyotathon deals end Jan. 4. Offers may change without notice. Unlike many other brands, some of Toyota’s year-end offers apply to all trim levels of a particular model. However, like the rest of the industry, many Toyotathon deals... -
December Is Still The Best Month To Car Shop
Even in a year as tumultuous as 2020, end of the year deals can still be found. Getty Don’t feel bad if you missed out on Black Friday specials at your local car dealership in November. December is typically a... -
How Big Is Black Friday For Car Buyers?
Getty Images Black Friday at U.S. auto dealerships this year is in keeping with the rest of 2020: seriously out of whack. For the record, Friday, Nov. 27 is the official Black Friday of 2020 and the biggest differentiator between this... -
2022 Ford E-Transit EV Van Offers 126 Miles Of Range For $45,000
Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley today introduced the 2022 Ford E-Transit, an all-electric version of the latest generation of the workhorse Ford Transit “last-mile” delivery van. “This is good for the planet and a huge advantage for customers,” said... -
Biden’s $2 Trillion Plan for More Cars, More Jobs, Less Pollution
The new Administration's plan for greener cars and cleaner skies includes 500,000 charging stations, more commuter rail services, zero-emission bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways. Getty Images The incoming Biden Administration has a big, ambitious green agenda for the interlocking spheres... -
Third-Quarter Results Show Signs Of A Quick Recovery For U.S. Auto Industry
The auto industry is showing signs of a healthy recovery from coronavirus-related shutdowns and delays. Getty Images U.S. auto sales fared better in the third quarter compared with the coronavirus-impaired second quarter, but dealers say results would have been better... -
Now Should Be A Great Time To Buy A New Car, Except For 5 Things
Car shoppers beware: though the auto industry is recovering from an unprecedented global shut down, inventory is tight and good deals are far from abundant. Getty Images It seems American auto dealers should be desperate to make a sale based...
Buying Cars In 2022: Paying Over Sticker Is The New Normal
Presidents Day Specials: Late Winter Car Bargains Or Just A Regional Tradition?
Best Pickup Lease Deals For February 2022
Best SUV Lease Deals For February 2022
What Are Certified Pre-Owned Cars?
Certified Pre-Owned Cars: 2022 Is A Good Year To Buy
Best Pickup Lease Deals For January 2022
The Best-Selling Cars, SUVs And Pickups Of 2021
Light Trucks Now Outselling Cars 3-to-1
End-Of-Year Sales Deals: 2021 May Not Have A December To Remember
Best Pickup Lease Deals For December 2021
Best Leases On SUVs For December 2021
Car-Buying Advice: How To Navigate The Shortage And Still Come Away Happy
Black Friday 2021: The Deals Are There But Less Generous
Consumer Reports 2021 Reliability Study: Top 10 Has Japanese Brands, Mini, Buick
Best Leases On SUVs For November 2021
Average New Car Price Tops $45,000, Used Car Price Over $25,000
Best Leases On Sedans For October 2021
Best Leases On Pickups For October 2021
Best Leases On SUVs For October 2021
Best Lease Deals On Sedans For September 2021
Best Pickup Truck Lease Deals For September 2021
Best SUV Lease Deals For September 2021
Best Labor Day Car Deals For 2021: ‘The Car You Want In A Color You Don’t Hate’
How To Cash In On The High Value Of Your Leased Car
Best Lease Deals On Pickups For August 2021
Best Lease Deals On SUVs And Crossovers For August 2021
Best Sedan Lease Deals For July 2021
Best Lease Deals On Pickup Trucks For July 2021
Best SUV And Crossover Leases For July 2021
Best-Selling Cars, SUVs and Pickups Of 2021 (To Date)
Best Lease Deals On Sedans For June 2021
Best Lease Deals On Pickup Trucks For June 2021
Best Lease Deals On Small And Midsize SUVs For June 2021
Best Lease Deals On Small And Midsize SUVs For May 2021
How To Get The Best Deal In Today’s Overpriced Used Car Market
Best Lease Deals On Pickups For April 2021
Best Crossover, SUV Lease Deals For April 2021
Best Lease Deals On Small And Midsize SUVs For April 2021
Presidents’ Day Weekend: Are There Great Car Deals To Be Had?
February Car Deals Are There (If You Look Hard)
Biden Infrastructure Plan Pushes Better Roads, EV Chargers, Mass Transit
2020 Truck, SUV, Car Sales: Winners And Losers
Best Luxury Car Incentives, Leases And Loans For December
Best New Car Incentives, Leases And Loans For December
Chevrolet December Incentives And Deals
Ford December Incentives And Deals
Honda December Incentives And Deals
Hyundai December Incentives And Deals
Jeep December Incentives And Deals
Kia December Incentives And Deals
Nissan December Incentives And Deals
Ram December Incentives And Deals
Subaru December Incentives And Deals
Toyota December Incentives
December Is Still The Best Month To Car Shop
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