Why it’s becoming so expensive to buy a car in America

The Washington Post·Feb 18

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Cars are essential in most of the U.S. They're also increasingly unaffordable

NPR·Oct 30

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Cars.com·Dec 16

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Has Car Ownership Become So Expensive It's Basically A Luxury Now?

Jalopnik·May 26

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New cars are so expensive that a six-figure salary barely cuts it

How-To Geek·Feb 17

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How $800 Monthly Car Payments Are Hurting Car Sales

The New York Times·Mar 5

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Motor1.com·Jan 28

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Column | The new vs. used car debate is dead. They’re both expensive debt traps.

The Washington Post·Jan 10

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After more than a year without a car in LA, I finally gave in. I wasn't expecting so many costs beyond the sticker price.

Business Insider·Aug 1