New-Car Sales Continue Slide, Meaning Good Time to Deal
New cars and car loans are getting more expensive, but there may be a happy twist for car buyers. Automakers can't sell you enough, and if the economy takes a dip, they'll be very ready to deal.
U.S. light-vehicle sales through the third quarter were down 2 percent year over year, and many non-luxury automakers are struggling. When hot brands like Jeep and Subaru take dives of 13 and 9 percent in just September, you know something's off.