Cars are selling below sticker price for the first time in years — and it's a sign car buying is finally getting better

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March was the first time in 20 months that car buyers didn't have to shell out more than a vehicle was listed for.

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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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Car dealers fight the threat of extinction as the Teslafication of their industry intensifies

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Auto dealers are fighting to stay relevant.

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Car dealers use TikTok to reveal industry secrets and the clever ways sellers get you to spend more on cars

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TikTok videos are helping car dealers find new customers.

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Why EV dealers might try to coax you into a 6-month lease

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The Ram 1500 REV electric pickup truck.
Automakers and dealers might make EV lease contracts shorter in order to get those cars into the lucrative used EV market faster.

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Car buyers rejoice: Discounts are making a comeback — but you might have to ask for them

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Car-buying incentives are slowly creeping up, with discounts now at around $1,297, about 1% higher than the same time in 2022.

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It's not just the chip shortage — other supply chain disruptions are wreaking havoc on automakers and helping keep prices high

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The F-150 Lightning production line at Ford's factory in Dearborn, Michigan
Ford recently had to stop production of the F-150 Lightning as it struggles with the EV transition and battery problems.

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Ford and GM have more cars on lots than Toyota or Lexus as inventory remains scarce

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An auto dealership selling the Jeep Grand Cherokee and other Chrysler vehicles is seen in Los Angeles July 24, 2015. REUTERS/Phil McCarten
Domestic automakers like Stellantis had more vehicle inventory than other brands in January.

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Traditional automakers have one huge leg up on EV startups: A nationwide network of shops ready to service cars

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A Tesla showroom and service center, in Burbank on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 in Burbank, CA.
As EV startups like Rivian get more cars on the road, the question is whether they'll find the same success servicing their vehicles as Tesla has.

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Car prices could drop 20% this year. Here's where to expect the best deals first.

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Hyundai SUVs at a car dealership.
Industry experts have tips on how car-buyers can get the best deal in 2023.

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