As new-car prices surge and used cars also become harder to obtain in Japan, the number of people described as “car refugees” is increasing. The article briefly reports on conditions in Japan and price trends in the United States.
The central point of this news is the view that a situation in which people cannot afford new cars is also spreading in Japan. Against this backdrop, the term “car refugees” is attracting attention in Japan.
The article also cites information that the average price of a new car in the United States is around $50,000, highlighting a comparison of price trends as one of its key points.