Postwar car prices: dealers split on future changes
A Polk survey shows 53 percent of auto dealers expect prices to rise postwar, signaling disagreement about how much new-car prices will climb. The debate centers on whether price levels will stay above prewar norms by a substantial margin.
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Car prices postwar debate aims to sustain demand
The piece argues most owners will not buy at high postwar prices, noting wartime savings for homes or other uses. It suggests manufacturers should keep near prewar pricing or raise production to offset wage gains, warning higher prices could curb demand and threaten jobs. Also mentions a London transport firm testing a central entrance bus with pneumatic doors.
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