Automakers are facing an uphill battle as inventory piles up and workers threaten to go on strike

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F-150 pickup trucks sit in a lot in November 2022.
Between dealer tensions, a potential strike, and parts makers struggling, automakers have a rough several months in store.

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Automakers and dealers are playing a game of chicken — and customers could be the winners

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Car buyers are in the middle of automakers' and dealers' debates over new vehicle pricing — and shoppers might end up winning.

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Tesla fans will stay loyal no matter what Elon Musk does

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Tesla trumped all other automakers in terms of overall brand loyalty and most improved loyalty last year, according to S&P Global Mobility.

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China doesn't want American cars anymore — that's bad news for Ford and GM

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There aren't currently any Chinese car brands for sale in the US, but there is concern they could eventually make a play to upend the US market.

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I'm work at a car dealership and sell 20 cars a month. Here's what buyers need to know to get the best deal.

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Lindsberg Pettway Jr. is a car sales manager at Feldman Chevrolet in Michigan. He has created a brand around getting customers a "4Real Deal."

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Cheap new cars are going extinct while $60,000 SUVs and trucks flood the market

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The Lincoln Aviator.
New vehicles had an average transaction price of $47,713 in March. Five years ago, that number was $35,794.

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Car dealers reveal the 9 questions you should always ask before buying

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Here are 9 questions you should always ask when buying a car.

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Tesla and other automakers are giving hefty discounts to make up for shrinking EV tax credits

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2023 GM Cadillac Lyriq start of production
GM expects the Cadillac Lyriq to qualify for tax credits, but other EVs might not, and automakers will have to take action to remain competitive.

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A used F-150 costs 30% more than it did 3 years ago. See how the pandemic made America's most popular cars less affordable.

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Some of 10 most popular used gas-powered vehicles
The average list price for the 10 most popular used gas-powered cars have gone up anywhere from 20 to 30% over the past 3 years.

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Don't but an EV — lease one instead. Here's why.

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The Tesla Model Y electric SUV.
EV leasing overall took a tumble in 2022 — but leasing may still be the better way to go if you're considering going electric.

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