# Designers can make cars more affordable

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Podcast: [Automotive Insight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/automotive-insight-552759)
Published: 2026-05-06T16:06:46+00:00
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## Resource

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the cost of insuring cars has increased and designers can play their part in lowering costs by designing cars that don't cost so much to fix. (Photo: Getty Images)

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