What Happened to the Affordable Car?

New cars have gotten really expensive, with average prices hovering around $50,000. It's put potential buyers in a tough spot and instead, many drivers are keeping their cars for longer (wsj.com/business/autos/americans-are-keeping-t…). WSJ’s Sharon Terlep (wsj.com/news/author/sharon-terlep?mod=WSJ_TJPOD) explains the market and economic forces that squeezed out buyers on a budget (wsj.com/business/autos/one-million-new-car-buy…) and how the auto industry is adapting. Jessica Mendoza (wsj.com/news/author/jessica-mendoza?mod=WSJ_TJ…) hosts.

Further Listening:
- Confused About Automated Driving Features? You’re Not Alone. (open.spotify.com/episode/6I3NFL7qr05gke6nDPzRHO)

- Can the U.S. Keep Chinese Cars Out? (open.spotify.com/episode/1Nukz4RtzALNQCn0gpgQw…)

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