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Over the past few years, the car market has gone through some changes.  

It’s getting more expensive to buy a vehicle. Prices for new cars are high and so are interest rates, leaving many buyers stretching payments over six or even seven years to keep monthly costs manageable. 

Used cars aren’t as affordable as they used to be and insurance and repair costs are rising too. 

At the same time, the types of vehicles on the market are shifting. Electric vehicles are more common. So are SUVs. 

So, what does this all mean if you’re thinking about buying a car? 

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about the economics of buying a car in 2026 — what's driving prices, how financing is changing and what buyers should know before heading to the dealership. 

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Thinking of buying a car this year? The car market has changed — from rising monthly payments to the growth of electric vehicles. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what it means for buyers.  

Over the past few years, the car market has gone through some changes. So, what does it all mean if you’re thinking about buying a car? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about the economics of buying a car in 2026 — what's driving prices, how financing is changing and what buyers should know before heading to the dealership.

The economics of buying a car

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The economics of buying a car

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