California Downshifts on Squeaky-Clean Cars

The Golden State's new-car market rose 3% in 2025, but it was the first year since 2020 that zero-emission vehicle registrations declined there.

1 in 4 Vehicles Financed by Credit Unions in Q4

New Experian report shows average loan amount increases tapered off, while average terms decreased.

Experian: The Percentage of EV Financing Doubled Year-Over-Year

Alternative fuel vehicles now represent nearly 16% of new vehicle financing; banks originated more than 55% of new alternative fuel vehicle loans.

New Data Shows Delinquencies Remain Low Amid Rising Average Vehicle Loan Amounts

Experian’s "State of the Automotive Finance Market: Q3 2021" report finds delinquencies remain lower than pre-pandemic levels.

The Automotive Finance Market Continued to Move Forward at a Healthy Pace in Q1 2021, with Total Open Loan Balances Reaching $1.288 trillion

Experian’s latest report also highlights geographic trends in automotive finance.

Pearl Technology Integrates Experian Propensity Scoring Platform

Experian: More Consumers Turning to Leasing, Used Vehicles

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The average amount financed and the average monthly payment for new vehicles financed during 2015’s end-of-year quarter rose to record levels, according to Experian Automotive. But those weren’t the only records set during the period. The credit reporting agency reported today that the average amount financed for a new vehicle in the ... Read More »

New-Vehicle Registrations Return to Prerecession Levels

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — New-vehicle registration volumes for light-duty vehicles reached the highest point in nine years, with more than 17 million new vehicles registered within the United States between Nov. 1, 2014 and Oct. 31, 2015, according to Experian Automotive. The highest number of new registration volumes on record was 17.4 million in 2006, while ... Read More »

Experian: Leasing Maintains Record Pace in Q3

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive reported today that the percentage of vehicles leased during the third quarter reached its highest point since the firm began tracking auto finance data in 2006, accounting for nearly 27% of all new-vehicle transactions. The firm also noted that the average month lease payment during the quarter rose by $1 ... Read More »

Auto Loan Balances Totaled $968 Billion in Q3

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive reported today that outstanding automotive loan balances totaled $968 billion in the third quarter. That’s up $98 million from a year ago and up more than 53% from the post-recession low in 2010. The firm noted that while outstanding balances have grown substantially, borrowers continue to keep the market stable ... Read More »