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Rising gas prices, tight inventory and shifting sale prices are reshaping car shopping. Here’s why electric vehicles, especially used, are gaining attention.
By Peter Hoang
April 24, 2026
Today’s car shoppers are buying with purpose. As consumers shift spending to essentials, car shoppers classify their next vehicle as a need, driving changes in urgency, pricing decisions and fuel trends.
By Amie Lindaas
April 9, 2026
Tax season creates a consumer-spending tailwind, while the tariff situationship continues to create challenges for car buyers.
By David Greene
March 20, 2026
Tax season creates a consumer-spending tailwind, while the tariff situationship continues to create challenges for car buyers.
By Cars.com Editors
March 9, 2026
Slimming inventory and quicker sales — what 2026 has in store for auto retail.
By David Greene
March 2, 2026
By David Greene
January 30, 2026
By David Greene
January 27, 2026
By David Greene
November 21, 2025
By David Greene
October 31, 2025
By David Greene
September 23, 2025