Millennial Lifestyle and Spending Habits Have Totally Changed These Major Consumer Trends

Cars & Gas

In the last 8 years, the number of drivers between the ages of 18-25 is down 25%. While there are a number of factors that contribute to this statistic, one is that millennials aren’t buying as many cars and thus, not using as much gas. In urban areas specifically, young people are using public transportation, riding their bikes, using ridesharing apps, and driving down automakers’ bottom lines.

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The More You Know

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