Average new-car transaction prices in the United States cracked $50,000 for the first time in late 2025, a threshold that ...

New-car prices have never been higher. The average sale price reached $50,080 in September, marking the first time it has topped $50,000, according to Kelley Blue Book. The milestone came as shoppers ...

Think inflation is only a problem for people shopping new? Think again. With average new-car transaction prices hovering around the $50,000 mark, more and more shoppers are turning to the used market ...

The used-car market was absolutely red hot for a few years after 2019, driven by pandemic-related shortages that sent prices soaring across the board. It dipped in 2023 and has steadily been gaining ...

For a growing number of Americans, buying a brand-new car is starting to feel like a luxury instead of a normal life milestone. With average transaction prices hovering around $50,000 and most ...

New car prices hit a record high, and President Trump blames fuel efficiency standards. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Bloomberg Detroit bureau chief David Welch about what's behind the high prices.