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The article highlights five new SUVs under $25,000 that offer good value despite rising vehicle prices. It notes that while many family vehicles are becoming more expensive, affordable options still exist in the market.

America’s car affordability crisis is worsening due to record payments, longer loan terms, and negative equity, making new and used-car purchases increasingly burdensome. The cost of owning a new car now resembles a second housing payment, including depreciation and insurance expenses.

The article discusses the best-selling vehicles in America for the first half of 2026, highlighting market trends based on actual purchases rather than consumer claims. Data from first-quarter U.S. sales provides a snapshot of current automotive preferences.

3D-printed battery technology could revolutionize electric vehicle (EV) design by allowing batteries to be shaped around car designs rather than the reverse. Current EV batteries are described as powerful, expensive, heavy, and brick-shaped, requiring extensive engineering to fit into vehicles.