Market affordability continued to be a concern in 2025, with affordability shrinking for both new and used models. Automakers also shifted gears, coming to terms with the reality of electric vehicles ...

2025 was a “reset” year for used cars. Prices didn’t collapse, but the market became more normal: more cars showed up on dealer lots, prices moved in smaller steps, and timing mattered again. Spring: ...

Shoppers looking for a new car in February likely found the experience easier. New-car searches were down 7.2% YoY, but that’s not necessarily bad news — it means there’s less competition, and buyers ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. U.K.-based Neil Winton covers the European Auto industry. Europeans have been priced out of the market for small cars by ...

Analysts predict the 2026 car market will be challenging for many due to high prices and shifting incentives. The expiration of federal EV tax credits is causing automakers to slow electric vehicle ...