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Business● Low1h ago · Nov 10, 2026, 1:30 PM

The average cost for a new vehicle in the U.S. hits a record high: over $51,000

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Vehicle transaction prices are up to a new record high, according to the Kelley Blue Book — and some buyers are extending their car loans to finance them.

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