US new-vehicle sales barely rose in the second quarter as buyers balked at still-high prices

Auto industry analysts say they expect prices to drop further and there’s a possibility of interest-rate cuts that would make taking out a loan more affordable.

DETROIT — U.S. new-vehicle sales rose only slightly in the second quarter, despite larger discounts and slightly lower prices.

But brisker sales could be on the horizon: Auto industry analysts say they expect prices to drop further and there’s a possibility of interest-rate cuts that would make taking out a loan for a new vehicle more affordable.

Overall, U.S. sales were up only 0.1% compared to a year ago, as still-high prices kept many potential buyers out of the

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