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Owning a new car now costs more than $12,000 annually amid higher gas prices
Rising gas prices and high finance charges are driving the cost of owning a new car to more than $12,000 a year.A new report from AAA says that breaks down to more than $1,000 a month. The report says that gas-powered medium sedans cost $10,582 per year to own. Electric vehicles have the lowest fuel
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Cost of Owning a New Car Surpasses $12,000 Annually Amid Rising Gas Prices
Cost of Owning a New Car Surpasses $12,000 Annually Amid Rising Gas Prices
Cost of Owning a New Car Surpasses $12,000 Annually Amid Rising Gas Prices
Average Cost of Owning a New Vehicle Exceeds $1,000 Monthly
Average cost to own a new vehicle rises above $1,000 per month, AAA report says
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