New cars are selling a bit faster than they once were, but it's being mostly propped up by the only cars people can actually afford to buy: ones that cost under $25,000. Overall, new vehicles sit on ...

New cars under $20,000 are gone for 2026, but there are solid picks if you know where to look. These Consumer Reports choices focus on value and longevity.

Cheap cars used to feel cheap, but the new stuff doesn't. The Trax feels cheap in some places, but you get what you pay for. Competitors offer more space or more refinement, both of which come at a ...