While the facts don’t lie, they can certainly be confusing when it comes to choosing the best of the two new pickups for 2009. Here’s what I mean. The ‘09 Ford F-150, launched at the end of the year just in time to benefit from sinking fuel prices …

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — By all accounts it’s a great time to buy a new car. Manufacturers are willing to slash thousands off sticker prices and offer interest-free money. But there’s a catch. Those deals won’t do you any good if you can’t qualify …

By all accounts it’s a great time to buy a new car. Manufacturers are willing to slash thousands off sticker prices and offer interest-free money. But there’s a catch. Those deals won’t do you any good if you can’t qualify. The reality is that many auto…

Car manufacturers are offering incentives for three model years of new vehicles — 2007, 2008 and 2009. Here is a snapshot of some current incentives that offer $2,000 or more back to new purchasers.

Car manufacturers are offering incentives for three model years of new vehicles — 2007, 2008 and 2009.

By all accounts it’s a great time to buy a new car. Manufacturers are willing to slash thousands off sticker prices and offer interest-free money.

But there’s a catch. Those deals won’t do you any good if you can’t qualify. The reality is that many auto lenders are still stingy with money, so some dealers still have quiet showrooms.