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Car payments squeeze Americans as auto debt hits $1.68T
Filed: May 06, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: A report says U.S. auto debt reached $1.68 trillion, raising vehicle costs and loan costs.
WHO: report authors
WHAT: analysis finds U.S. auto debt reached $1.68 trillion
WHEN: May 06, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Auto debt has swelled to $1.68 trillion, increasing car payment pressure.
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