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U.S. vehicles get older and bigger as economic environment, consumer preferences change

A Suzuki and Ford at a Michigan dealership lot
U.S. vehicles are getting older and retaining more value. Pictured in a March 2022 photo is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara with 117,000 miles and a 2011 Ford Fusion with 177,000 miles, right.
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By:
Abigail Ham
May 15, 2023 11:00 AM

The average age of vehicles in use in the U.S. has continued to increase for a sixth straight year.

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