Ford-150 pickup trucks are displayed for sale at a dealership on March 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas.DETROIT — Ford Motor is trying to boost sales of its crucial F-150 pickup truck before the end of the third quarter by offering special financing to consumers with less-than-perfect credit ratings.The move includes offering consumers with subprime credit — those with a FICO score below 620 — lower interest rates that are typically offered to those with quality scores, the automaker's Ford Credit financial arm co ...

Core Point - Ram Trucks is set to introduce an industry-leading warranty for its 2026 vehicle lineup as part of an 18-month turnaround plan for the Stellantis-owned brand [1] Warranty Details - The new warranty will cover the engine, transmission, transfer case, driveshafts, differentials, and axles for 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, replacing the previous five-year or 60,000-mile warranty [2] - This change comes in response to the rising costs of vehicles, particularly pickup trucks, which often leads to longer financing terms that exceed the duration of existing warranties [3] Financing Trends - A significant 85% of truck buyers are financing their purchases for seven years or more, with many keeping their vehicles for up to 12 years due to increased costs [4] - Data from Edmunds.com indicates that 84-month loans for new-car buyers reached an all-time high of 19.8% in the first quarter, while 67.4% of new-vehicle financing loans were between 60 months and 75 months [4]