This Week In Car Buying From Kelley Blue Book

As we enter election week Jack and Matt discuss possible savings at the dealership. The gents also play a game of hot or not to figure out which vehicle segments are most likely to offer hot deals. With Chevrolet offering major incentives on their well-regarded Tahoe full-size SUV this episode's deal of the week is doozy. 

Pickup truck sales continue to mellow, opening the door for increased incentives. Meanwhile, Chinese car maker Geely has launched its global brand, Lynk & Co, which is destined to arrive in the U.S. in the next few years. Jack and Matt discuss the brand's aspiration to re-imagine how people buy and own their vehicles.

Honda unveiled an all-new CR-V and it looks promising...perhaps worth waiting for. Another newcomer, Chevy's upcoming Cruze Hatchback, springboards Jack and Matt into an examination of America's disdain for wagons. Speaking of new, Hyundai's Genesis luxury sub-brand is about to launch, sparking a discussion of the evolving definition of luxury.

Flagging sales among pickup trucks have manufacturers offering major discounts. Meanwhile the Ford Mustang has seen a big drop is sales that could mean pony car thrills on the cheap. Jack and Matt also discuss the lifestyle flexibility and financial advantages of leasing.

This year's brisk automotive sales are starting to slow and that could mean great deals as car makers struggle to keep buyers buying. Jack and Matt discuss this and other macro-level trends including the wisdom of a wait-and-see attitude. Meanwhile, sagging sales among compact sedans, electric vehicles, and hybrids due to low gas prices have opened the door for potential savings.

With the Paris Auto Show in full swing Jack and Matt discuss value-priced European brands that could come to the U.S. along with the rise of the crossover SUV. The gents also explain when and why to walk away from your car dealer's negotiating table.

On This Week in Car Buying Jack and Matt reveal pricing for the upcoming Chevy Bolt leading to a discussion of low-priced hybrid, plug-in, and pure electric cars as well as the Tesla Model 3. For traditional car buyers Fiat has radically adjusted pricing and equipment throughout its lineup, creating a major opportunity to save.

Jack and Matt launch the inaugural episode of This Week in Car Buying with news about a major $4,000 incentive for the Ford Focus. Meanwhile Kia debuted incentives to entice prospective Uber drivers. Kelley Blue Book's car-buying experts also discuss a general trend away from cars toward SUVs that could mean big savings for shoppers willing to buy traditional sedans.