This is an industry where follow-the-leader is the rule rather than the exception.

If May was a temporary aberration, the big bubble of incentives may be over before they start. They may only last a month or two. If sales are really slowing down, consumers are going to see a lot more incentives in the coming months.

Our readers really stepped up with some insane street names. We learned a lot about the byways of this country, not to mention the collective sense of humor of city planners everywhere.

You may be paying a few dollars more to buy [it at an independent dealership] than at the Car Max. The thing you have to ask yourself when you go in is: Do you feel comfortable for what you're paying?