Car payments squeeze Americans as auto debt hits $1.68 trillion, report finds

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Claim Car payments squeeze Americans as auto debt hits $1.68 trillion, report finds
AI inference Neutral · 50%
Generated 2026-05-06 14:09

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Auto debt has swelled to $1.68 trillion, a new analysis finds. Americans face costlier vehicles, higher interest rates and lengthier loan terms.

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Original article published by CNBC on May 6, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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