KNTV NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt April 25, 2021 00:46:00
Longer >> reporter: now he's turning to ford and might have to pay more than expected. >> usually, we see a 1% to 3% increase in new vehicle pricing. it generally keeps -- tracks with inflation. but in the last year, we've seen an 8% increase in new vehicle pricing. >> reporter: by one estimate, the average cost for a new vehicle is up almost $2,000 compared to last year. in part, because of a worldwide shortage in computer chips car manufacturers forced to pause production for weeks, affecting a million vehicles. >> chips have become even more important in cars as you've added infotainment, b...