In January, the average price of new cars in the United States decreased by $ 839 compared to December and amounted to $ 46,404.

This is the first time in more than a year that this indicator has shown negative dynamics.

APA-Economics reports that this is stated in the report of Cox Automotive.

"The rise in new car prices seems to have peaked," said Michelle Kerbs, the company's chief analyst.

However, the expert added that despite forecasts of an increase in car supply, the situation in the first half of the year will not meet demand: "Therefore, we expect prices to remain high in the future, but we can assure buyers that they will not return to record levels. "

The difficult situation in the US car market is due to the global shortage of microchips, which are used in more than 100 new cars.

Many carmakers have been forced to cut production.

This has kept prices high over the past year.

Another factor driving up prices was Americans' preference for more expensive cars.

Non-luxury cars in the country have become cheaper in the last three months, but Americans have bought so many luxury cars that the average price has risen steadily.

Meanwhile, a new luxury car buyer in the United States paid an average of $ 64,635 last month.

That's $ 804 less than in December, but still $ 1,300 higher than the manufacturer's recommended retail price.

Among the cars, the cheapest were cars - $ 1,263 compared to December.

The average price of SUVs decreased by $ 913 to $ 45,512, pickups decreased by $ 483 to $ 54,331, and minibuses increased by $ 1,308 to $ 48,207.