Consumer News The Cost Of Driving A Car Continues To Rise

The true cost of car ownership in 2025: How inflation, tariffs, and tech are driving up expenses

The General reports that car ownership costs are surging due to inflation, insurance hikes, and rising repair expenses, straining household budgets. Read More

The rise of direct-to-consumer car sales

The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of direct-to-consumer (DTC) car sales. This model bypasses traditional dealerships, offering consumers a more ... Read More

The hidden costs to owning a car are on the rise

New and used car prices have soared in the last four years. And that’s only the most visible price tag for America's reliance on cars. Read More

The average new car price breaks $50,000 for the first time

The average new-vehicle price in the U.S. surpassed $50,000 for the first time in September. Electric vehicles hit record highs in both sales and market share, despite elevated prices. Rising luxury ... Read More

Why EVs are still so expensive that they’re driving up the cost of all new cars

Major automakers from Ford Motor Co. F to Hyundai Motor Co. KR:005380 are slashing prices and offering deals on their electric vehicles in a bid to get consumers to drop their gas guzzlers. Yet ... Read More

Consumer prices’ rise seen to slow

WASHINGTON -- U.S. inflation remained elevated last month as gas prices jumped while the cost of rents cooled, painting a mixed picture of the expenses consumers are facing in a murky economy where ... Read More

America’s inflation is back at 3%. That’s higher than normal but not out of control

The cost of living got even more expensive for Americans last month, with prices rising at the fastest pace since the start of the year. Consumer prices rose 0.3% in September, which drove the annual ... Read More