Buying a new car is as expensive as ever, with the problem exacerbated by rising living costs that are pushing American wages to their limit. They may provide little in the way of drama for several years, but the cost of securing one in the first place can push some to the edge of their financial threshold, making this point rather moot. A key reason for this is the push towards electrification in the auto industry, which is forcing manufacturers to ask for more money to try to recoup their significant investments.
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