Car shopping
All articles
The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study measures the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles during the first 90 days of vehicle ownership.
By Jane Ulitskaya
August 31, 2021
Delays in new-vehicle production from the microchip deficit have caused a domino effect for the used-car market that’s driven prices sky-high.
By Jane Ulitskaya
August 4, 2021
The 2021 Chicago Auto Show will be condensed into five days and feature a reduced roster of automakers but no shortage of activities for car lovers to enjoy.
By Jane Ulitskaya
July 13, 2021
We interviewed three industry experts about the drivers of the shortage, its impact on auto brands and when we can expect to see inventory stabilize.
By Jane Ulitskaya
June 17, 2021
New-vehicle supply has been sinking fast due to plant shutdowns, an ongoing microchip shortage and relentless shopper demand, which has led to soaring used-car trade-in values.
By Jane Ulitskaya
June 15, 2021
The most recent Consumer Price Index report from the U.S Department of Labor shows the highest overall annual inflation rate in 13 years, with used-car prices climbing a staggering 29.7% over the past 12 months.
By Jane Ulitskaya
June 14, 2021
A new consequence of the coronavirus pandemic threatens to limit consumer vehicle choices and boost prices again: a global shortage of microchips, on which even the simplest of today’s new vehicles rely.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
February 8, 2021
As automakers and dealers continue to make it easier to shop for and buy a car online, Toyota is jumping into the fray with its SmartPath program.
By Jennifer Geiger
February 1, 2021
After a tumultuous 2020, what does 2021 look like for car shoppers? Cars.com identifies three key trends for the new calendar year.
By Jennifer Newman
January 5, 2021
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced its Drive Forward initiative today, providing additional assistance to car shoppers during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
By Brian Normile
April 1, 2020