The company generated a whopping $31 billion in high-margin ad revenue last year, finding a new way to leverage the massive amount of traffic that its online marketplace draws every day. Whereas consumers might skip a trip to the mall or postpone a vacation when it feels like money is getting tight or jobs are in jeopardy, car repairs are rarely optional. Thanks to a combination of inflation and broken supply chains, Kelley Blue Book reports the average price of a new car in the United States reached a record-breaking $48,300 last month...assuming you can find one you like.