Review your credit report, know your credit score and, yes, freeze your credit before stepping on a car dealer's lot. Dealer-arranged financing is convenient but it will limit your options. Typically, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Harley is a noted automotive industry expert and analyst. New vehicles, chock-full of innovative technology and premium ...

Last year, data show Americans drove away from dealerships with more than 16.3 million new vehicles, with roughly 80% of buyers reportedly relying on financing to purchase. So far in 2026, average car ...