Archive | The Automotivist Weekly

Catch up on the newest from The Automotivist…

Explore our top tags:

What Rolling $8,900 in Negative Equity Actually Costs on an 84-Month Car Loan

What Rolling $8,900 in Negative Equity Actually Costs on an 84-Month Car Loan

Five months later, he was underwater $11,400 - the math never made it into the room.

The Automotivist -

•

Jul 10, 2026

What $361 a Month in Car Depreciation Becomes in Real Estate Over 10 Years

What $361 a Month in Car Depreciation Becomes in Real Estate Over 10 Years

AAA released the 2026 number. Depreciation is $4,334 a year. The other lines get worse.

The Automotivist -

•

Jul 4, 2026

Acura BMW CPO Captive Rates Expire June 30 - The 4.94 Point Spread vs Bank New-Car Loans

Acura BMW CPO Captive Rates Expire June 30 - The 4.94 Point Spread vs Bank New-Car Loans

The dealer's monthly number is the best in the market - for four more days.

The Automotivist -

•

Jun 26, 2026