In less than a decade, the standard car loan quietly stretched from a five‑year commitment into something closer to a small mortgage. Longer terms have made monthly payments look manageable even as ...

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It was once nearly unheard of, but now, the seven-year car loan is pretty much par for the course for one simple reason: it's the only way most normal folks can afford to own new cars. Average car ...

CNBC Select evaluated dozens of auto loans based on rates, terms, customer service, online experience and other factors.