Is it the right time to buy a car before tariff pricing kicks in?

The auto industry is encouraging customers to purchase cars now despite higher interest rates, says an ASU supply chain management expert.

In this story published April 24, 2025, on Arizona's Family:

“Consumers need to be smarter; if something appears too good to be true, they need to kick the tires more carefully. If they don't need the car immediately, they can look at certified pre-owned cars.”

– Hitendra Chaturvedi, supply chain management professor of practice