This Week In Car Buying From Kelley Blue Book

The podcast begins with a discussion of Volkswagen and their evolution from a purveyor of diesel-powered cars to an SUV and electric-propulsion company. From there the conversation turns to midsize pickup trucks and what to expect in the near future. Closing out the show Matt reveals a hot lease deal from Infiniti for their stylish new QX30 subcompact crossover.

This week Matt DeLorenzo starts off the show with a pair of compelling sedan lease deals. That leads to a broader discussion about leasing versus buying and whether some car shoppers should be buying a car at all. Wrapping things up Matt and Jack explain how persistent generational growth might make buying a "smaller" car more palatable.

Jack Nerad and Matt DeLorenzo kick off this week's episode discussing the value of paying off your car loan. From there the conversation shifts to enticing lease deals from Chevrolet cleverly devised to convert import car owners.

This week Matt DeLorenzo and Jack Nerad discuss rising and declining sales numbers for various manufacturers along with the implications for car shoppers.

In this episode Jack Nerad and Matt DeLorenzo discuss how the internet can put car buyers in an advantageous position for negotiations. For the deal of the week Matt highlights lease deals for the Nissan Altima and Hyundai Sonata, as well as some big savings for Jeep fans.

Filling in for Jack Nerad, Kelley Blue Book's Micah Muzio steps in to offer quick tips for getting the most out of a test drive. With our deal of the week Matt DeLorenzo highlights some major incentives being offered on Buick Encore and Envision SUVs.

This week's episode starts with a discussion of auto shows and their usefulness to car shoppers, including manufacturer auto show rebates. From there our hosts Matt DeLorenzo and Jack Nerad offer some helpful tips for getting the best deal at the dealership. Wrapping things up Matt shares news of savings in excess of $13,000 on the Volvo XC90 T8 hybrid SUV.

Kicking off this episode Jack Nerad and Matt DeLorenzo highlight some of the car shopping tools available at KBB.com. They also discuss the likelihood of increased vehicle incentives as we move into February. For the deal of the week Matt shares some big league savings on the Acura RLX sedan. Rounding things out the gents offer a warning about how to finance your purchase the smart way.

In this episode Matt DeLorenzo and Jack Nerad discuss how car pricing and deals vary by region. Highlighted in our deal of the week segment is the updated 2017 Ford Escape. The fellas also mention a number of deals of the month including big savings on the Hyundai Veloster, Buick Envision, and Jeep Cherokee.

In this episode Jack Nerad and Matt DeLorenzo discuss what the "day supply" is and what it means to the automotive industry. More importantly the gents explain how to use that information to get the best deal possible on a new car. Rounding things out Matt highlights an enticing lease deal currently being offered for the Subaru Outback.

Fresh from the 2017 Detroit Auto Show Matt DeLorenzo and Jack Nerad discuss this year's most significant vehicle reveals including the new Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Traverse, and Lexus LS. In the deal of the week Matt has news on major savings available for the full-size Toyota Avalon sedan.

With news that car sales in 2016 hit a record 17.5 million Jack Nerad and Matt DeLorenzo examine the effect those sales might have for car buyers during the first half of 2017. The gents also discus Cadillac's new not-quite-a-lease lease program dubbed Book as well as the advantages of buying a 2017 Honda Odyssey versus the all-new, soon to be revealed 2018 model.

Looking forward to 2017 Matt DeLorenzo talks about new versions of the Toyota Camry, Chevy Traverse, Honda Odyssey, and BMW 5 Series. Closing out the episode Jack Nerad offers helpful tips for buying a car amidst wintry weather.

In this episode Matt and Jack look back at 2016 from the perspective of car buying trends. The conversation then segues into a discussion of Kelley Blue Book's Best Buys of 2017, a range of vehicles that should definitely be on your car shopping short list.

Matt and Jack discuss enticing lease deals for the Hyundai Sonata, Acura ILX, and Toyota Prius. The gents also explain the importance of finding a lease with the right length and a low upfront payment. On a seasonally appropriate note they also discus whether the holidays are a good time to buy a car.

To help clear their lots of 2016 models BMW is offering a hefty incentive on their higher-end offerings. Meanwhile shoppers considering pre-owned cars could see saving as used car prices dip. Matt and Jack also discuss which brands have the highest incentives as well as the new all-wheel drive Dodge Challenger, an intrigue coupe for those who face slippery winter weather.

Jack and Matt kick things off discussing the increasing average age of cars on America's roadways along with the implications for car buyers. This week there are also several hot deals to highlight including major savings on the Hyundai Veloster and lease deals for the Kia Optima and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

As the new car market begins to cool deals are emerging in widely varying categories ranging from compact hybrids to full-size SUVs. In fact the full-size Ford Expedition is our deal of the week with rebates up to $9,000 off 2016 models. Matt and Jack round out the episode by examining when a "good" deal really isn't along with a quick glimpse into the future of car buying.

This episode's deal of the week includes major savings on both the Nissan Maxima as well as Nissan's new Titan full-size pickup truck. Jack Nerad also talks about his recent drive in the brand-new 2017 Lincoln Continental. Jack and Matt DeLorenzo wrap things up with a discussion of Jaguar's hot-selling F-PACE SUV.

This episode's car deal of the week is the slow-selling but fine driving Buick Verano. As a soon-to-be discontinued model the Verano is a logical lead-in to a broader discussion of similarly doomed vehicles (aka Orphan Cars) and how car buyers can save big bucks by buying an orphan. Mike and Jack wrap things up with some sage advice about exactly what part of the year yields the best deals