In the fourth quarter of 2025, 20.3% of new‑car shoppers agreed to monthly payments topping $1,000 — the highest share ever ...

For years, carmakers appeared impervious to the resistance of consumers, pushing the average price of a new vehicle toward the $50,000 mark without slowing demand. But that immunity is cracking.

Car repossessions are surging across San Diego County as more families fall behind on auto loan payments, mirroring a national spike in delinquencies. Tow truck drivers say they are now fielding far ...