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From disappearing affordability to less obvious costs rising triple digits, every aspect of buying a vehicle got more expensive over the last year.
The Trump administration claims that new cars are getting more affordable for families, but the data show a more complicated picture.
The cheapest new car sold in the U.S. is gone for 2026, but some automakers still offer some affordably priced alternatives.
Sales are up for the third quarter in the U.S. vehicle market, inventory is down, and pricing pressure is impacting affordability across the board.
Our expert car reviewers looked at national list prices and voted for their favorite models under $30,000 in seven different vehicle classes.
Check out four electric vehicles that currently have 0% financing deals and are eligible for the EV tax credit, which is set to end on Sept. 30.
After seeing it for ourselves, we say the Slate Truck could be the next Landmark Car — or, just as easily, yet another failed electric startup added to the pile.
With just one car currently available under that threshold, the 2025 Nissan Versa, the affordable end of the new car market has all but collapsed.
Not only is finding a vehicle under $30K going to be tough, but they may become even more scarce if tariffs on imported cars stick around for the long haul.
Although prices for late-model used cars have recently jumped, Cars.com has assembled a healthy list of choices available for a budget of about $20,000.