With interest rates near 7%, smart car shopping matters more than ever.

This photo provided by Edmunds shows a lineup of used cars at a Nissan dealership in Fresno, Calif. Used car prices are rising, but being open to alternatives to your ideal car may help uncover better ...

New car sticker prices have surged into territory that would have sounded absurd just a few years ago, with average deals now hovering around $50,000 and shoppers feeling the squeeze. The jump ...