What Happened to the Affordable Car?

The Journal. by The Wall Street Journal

Sep 10, 202618:24News & Politics

New cars have gotten really expensive, with average prices hovering around $50,000. It's put potential buyers in a tough spot and instead, many drivers are keeping their cars for longer. WSJ’s Sharon Terlep explains the...

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