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: Average monthly car ownership costs have risen over $1,000, and despite anticipated interest rate decreases later in the year, high US auto loan debt ($1.6 trillion) keeps delinquency risks high.

The automotive industry in April 2026 is navigating a "recalibration" phase, moving away from high-speed electrification and towards economic realism. While global sales are expected to remain flat at roughly 91.8 million units, the business model is shifting from pure hardware to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and high-margin hybrid lineups. automotive,auto,business,finance

: High transaction prices, often exceeding $45,000, are driving demand toward used cars and lower-cost hybrids. The Hybrid & EV Shift EV trends 2026 | The future of the electric vehicle market : Average monthly car ownership costs have risen