Various conditions, though, prevent a sunny forecast.

Fourth-quarter amounts, monthly payments records for industry.

Many take advantage of various end-arounds to make trading more realistic.

Poll shows growing aversion to technology’s accelerating part in process.

Captives’ market share surges in first quarter as many shoppers switch from used to new vehicles.

March loosening is second month in a row of eased access.

Prime share continued to dominate in the quarter, Experian data show.

Two surveys find process is getting easier and more satisfying as inventories grow.

Interest rates increasing the costs, with no end in sight, Edmunds finds.

August Cox Auto index shows access loosened across most channels, all lender types.