According to new data on new-car financing trends from the car-buying authorities at Edmunds, customers are bringing the least amount of cash to dealerships to secure a down payment for the first time ...

Edmunds reports the 2025 Nissan Versa is the cheapest new car at $18,385, amid rising vehicle prices; check out 21 affordable ...

The rise in negative equity comes as more Americans are falling behind on car payments. Nearly 6.5% of subprime auto loans, ...

Buying a new car has never been more financially daunting. A 2025 analysis from Edmunds found that a record 19.3% of consumers who financed a new vehicle in the second quarter of 2025 committed to a ...

More Americans are trading in cars worth less than they owe, with negative equity and rising debt hitting record highs, ...

Used-car financing might be even more appealing for lenders and consumers, especially since Edmunds reported this week that the number of individuals committing to monthly payments of $1,000 or more ...

Down payments for new vehicles dropped to a nearly four-year low, but car shoppers still struggle with affordability as high ...

Nearly 1 in 4 car owners owe more on their trade-ins than the vehicle is worth, pushing the national average for upside-down balances to almost $7,000.

It’s Undeniable That New Cars Are Expensive. If you have visited your local dealership, scrolled through dealer listings on car-buying websites, or wasted hours of your life curiously poking around ...