With an average U.S. new-vehicle selling price of just over $45,000 last month, many can’t afford to buy new — even though prices are down more than $2,000 from the peak in December of 2022, according to J.D. Power.
So many of these cars are designed overseas, too. Its almost as though countries that don’t have unlimited access to pillaged resources consider durability, energy efficiency, and ease of maintenance to be value-adds rather than profit-reducers.
Also, it should be noted that Americans basically don’t make sedans anymore. Its all trucks and suvs.
“Durable goods lasting longer than ever, but spun as economic anxiety”
So many of these cars are designed overseas, too. Its almost as though countries that don’t have unlimited access to pillaged resources consider durability, energy efficiency, and ease of maintenance to be value-adds rather than profit-reducers.
Also, it should be noted that Americans basically don’t make sedans anymore. Its all trucks and suvs.