Cars have become unaffordable for many Americans. Here’s what the numbers show.
Rising car payments now consume about 40% of rent, trapping 1 in 5 buyers in $1,000‑monthly loans.
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Rising car payments now consume about 40% of rent, trapping 1 in 5 buyers in $1,000‑monthly loans.
US vehicle sales are maintaining stability despite the dual pressures of high fuel costs and affordability concerns.