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High Purchase Intent Points to Increased Vehicle Sales and Growing Used‑Car Supply
TransUnion research shows resilient demand amid affordability pressures; hybrid and EV interest continues to riseLAS VEGAS, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) reports that consumer intent to purchase vehicles remains strong for 2026, with four in ten U.S. adults planning to buy a car, most within the next year. The company announced these findings today at the 2026 AFSA Vehicle Finance Conference in Las Vegas. TransUnion surveyed 3,076 U.S. consumers age 18 and older. Among
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