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May 09, 2023, 14:24 ET New-Vehicle Transaction Prices Decline as Automaker Incentives Hit Highest Point in a Year, According to Kelley Blue Book

The average price Americans paid for a new vehicle in April remained below the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the second...

Apr 27, 2023, 06:00 ET Kelley Blue Book Names 2023 5-Year Cost to Own Award Winners

Beyond the upfront sticker price, smart car shoppers also should consider the long view and factor in a vehicle's total cost of ownership. Ongoing...

Apr 25, 2023, 06:00 ET Kelley Blue Book Announces Best Family Cars of 2023

Purchasing a new family car can be an overwhelming decision involving several important factors, including lifestyle requirements, budget, safety and ...

Apr 11, 2023, 11:36 ET After Nearly Two Years, New-Vehicle Transaction Prices Fall Below Sticker Price in March 2023, According to New Data from Kelley Blue Book

A nearly two-year trend was broken in March 2023 when the average price Americans paid for a new vehicle fell below the manufacturer's suggested...

Apr 05, 2023, 06:00 ET Kelley Blue Book Announces Winners of 2023 Brand Image Awards, Including All-New Best EV Brand Award

Buying a new car is one of the largest purchase decisions consumers make in their lifetime, and most buyers do not go into the process lightly,...

Mar 08, 2023, 08:00 ET New-Vehicle Transaction Prices Trend Downward as Incentives Rise, According to Kelley Blue Book

The average transaction price (ATPs) of a new vehicle in the United States declined in February 2023 to $48,763, a decrease of 1.4% ($705) from an...

Mar 06, 2023, 09:00 ET Kelley Blue Book's Car Recalls 101: What Vehicle Owners Need to Know to Stay Safe

Millions of Americans are driving cars that have recalls, a staggering thought considering safety is at play. However, many drivers do not fully...

Mar 06, 2023, 06:00 ET Kelley Blue Book Announces 2023 Best Resale Value Award Winners

While most car buyers understand their vehicle will depreciate – many have heard the old adage, "a vehicle loses value the moment you drive it off...

Feb 13, 2023, 08:00 ET Luxury Share of U.S. Market Sets New Record in January, as Transaction Prices Remain Up 5.9% Year Over Year, According to Kelley Blue Book

The average transaction price (ATP) of a new vehicle in the U.S. declined slightly in January 2023 to $49,388, a decrease of 0.6% ($310) from...

Jan 11, 2023, 08:00 ET No End in Sight: New-Vehicle Transaction Prices End 2022 at Record Highs, According to New Data from Kelley Blue Book

The average transaction price (ATP) of a new vehicle in the U.S. hit a record high in December at $49,507, an increase of 1.9% ($927) from November...

Dec 15, 2022, 06:00 ET Kelley Blue Book Unveils Winners of 2023 Best Buy Awards

After thorough head-to-head testing, in-depth data analysis and evaluation of the more than 300 new-vehicle models available in the U.S. market for...

Dec 12, 2022, 08:00 ET As Luxury Share Grows, New-Vehicle Prices Hit Record High in November, According to Latest Kelley Blue Book Average Transaction Price Data

New-vehicle inventory levels are improving, but prices remain elevated. According to data released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive...

Nov 16, 2022, 08:00 ET BMW Remains Most-Shopped Luxury Brand While Toyota Widens Lead as Most-Shopped Non-Luxury Brand, According to Latest Kelley Blue Book Reports

Tesla shopping plummeted while BMW maintained its stronghold as No. 1 among luxury vehicle shoppers, and Toyota widened its lead as the most-shopped...

Nov 09, 2022, 09:00 ET Consumers Pay More for Both Non-Luxury and Luxury New Vehicles in October, According to Latest Kelley Blue Book Average Transaction Price Data

The average price paid for a new vehicle in the United States in October 2022 was up from September and remains above the $48,000 mark, according to...

Oct 19, 2022, 09:59 ET Electrified Vehicle Sales Hit Record, According to Kelley Blue Book

Sales of electrified vehicles hit a record in Q3 2022, as one of the hottest segments in the U.S. automotive market continues to make waves...

Oct 17, 2022, 17:27 ET Kelley Blue Book's 2022 Best Cars for Teens - The List Every Parent Needs in Today's Challenging Car Market

Parents of teens are faced with a significant milestone decision when they consider which car to buy for their young driver. At some point most teens ...

Oct 12, 2022, 08:00 ET New-Vehicle Average Transaction Prices Fall for First Time in Five Months After Recently Hitting Record High, According to Kelley Blue Book

The average price paid for a new vehicle in the United States in September 2022 was down from August's record but remains solidly above the $48,000...

Sep 12, 2022, 08:00 ET New-Vehicle Prices Increase for Fifth Straight Month, Set Record Again in August, According to Kelley Blue Book

The average price paid for a new vehicle in the U.S. in August topped July's record and kept the average transaction price (ATP) solidly above the...

Aug 25, 2022, 08:00 ET High Gas Prices, Record-Breaking Transaction Prices Increased Q2 Interest in Cars, Electrified Vehicles; BMW, Toyota Remain America's Most-Shopped Brands, According to Latest Kelley Blue Book Reports

Car shopping gained share among both luxury and non-luxury shoppers in Q2 amid high gas prices, increased average transaction prices and ongoing...

Aug 10, 2022, 08:00 ET New-Vehicle Prices Set Record in July 2022, According to Kelley Blue Book, as Inventory Improves Year-Over-Year and Luxury Share Remains Elevated

The average price paid for a new vehicle in the U.S. in July 2022 topped June's record and kept the average transaction price (ATP) solidly above the ...

Jul 18, 2022, 06:00 ET Kelley Blue Book Names Best Off-Road Trucks in 2022, Details Features for Next-Level Off-Roading

Whether a vacationer's road trip to an exciting destination featuring extreme terrain, or a weekend-warrior's hobby experienced among the local...

Jul 12, 2022, 08:30 ET New-Vehicle Prices Set a Record in June, According to Kelley Blue Book, as Luxury Share Hits New High

The average price paid for a new vehicle in the U.S. in June was the highest on record and marked the first time the average transaction price (ATP)...

Jun 09, 2022, 09:00 ET New-Vehicle Prices Flirt with Record High in May, According to Kelley Blue Book, as Luxury Share Remains Strong

New-vehicle average transaction prices (ATPs) increased to $47,148 in May 2022, according to new data released by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive...

May 24, 2022, 08:30 ET BMW, Toyota Back on Top as America's Most-Shopped Vehicle Brands, According to Kelley Blue Book

BMW and Toyota returned to their long-held spots as America's most-shopped vehicle brands in their respective segments, after being upended late last ...

May 10, 2022, 08:00 ET Luxury Share Increases in April, Pushing New-Vehicle Average Transaction Prices Higher, according to Kelley Blue Book

New-vehicle average transaction prices (ATPs) increased to $46,526 in April 2022, according to new data released by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox...