Why soaring car prices that are crippling Americans are YOUR fault... and what you can do to stop them
Americans are paying too much for their cars — and one industry insider says consumers deserve blame.
In late May, the average price for a fresh-out-of-the-factory car was $49,000. That figure saddled the average new car buyer with monthly payments over $700.
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