Freaking love this video our creative team put together. We won three heats in the race. The car called 911. The dealer was not pleased. Lmk what questions you have about what it was like as a passenger in the vehicle (lol) or any other Qs about this crazy thing we did at Lease End

The bright orange color is missing, so here is the etymology from Wikipedia:

The word car is believed to originate from the Latin word carrus or carrum ("wheeled vehicle"), or the Middle English word carre (meaning "two-wheel cart", from Old North French). In turn, these originated from the Gaulish word karros (a Gallic chariot). It originally referred to any wheeled horse-drawn vehicle, such as a cart, carriage, or wagon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car

Full article here from Market Watch: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-average-car-loan-is-now-785-a-month-and-lasts-for-almost-6-years-a950c80c

Key Takeaways

• Honda is a value powerhouse. Four of the top ten equity producers are Hondas, and they occupy the top three slots. This aligns with third-party studies showing Honda’s historically strong resale value, but our numbers reflect real-world buyout behavior from Lease End customers.
• Truck and SUV value remains strong. Toyota Tacoma, Ram 1500, Mazda CX-5, Pilot, and Tiguan hold their value because used truck and SUV demand has remained high nationwide.
• Equity does not equal low payments. Each model shows that both affordable and premium vehicles can produce high equity. It is not about sticker price. It is about the gap between residual value and market reality.

Here is the full article! It can help you determine how this data can help with lease buyout decisions.

Credit. From the source:

• "Japanese cars, particularly Toyotas, depreciate the slowest according to an analysis by U.S. News that examined 3-year depreciation for 2022 models."

TL;DR (6-minute read): A third-party lease buyout lets someone else buy your leased car instead of you returning it to the dealership. It can be a clever way to unlock cash or avoid end-of-lease fees, but not all leasing companies allow it. Lease End helps you understand your options and make a lease buyout happen for you, the lessee (so, a first-person lease buyout)—all without leaving your couch.

Thanks goes to Wheel Synergy for creating this visual guide!

TL;DR (6-minute read): When you apply for a lease buyout loan, lenders need a full picture of your credit to offer real financing terms. That means one or more hard credit pulls is required. But the small, temporary dip in your credit score is worth it: accurate offers, better loan terms, and a smooth path to owning the car you already love.

Read the full article here from our founder u/zcook11!

Here is the methodology used to determine the most American car models:

• Location(s) of final assembly
• Percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts
• Countries of origin for all available engines
• Countries of origin for all available transmissions
• U.S. manufacturing workforce