The article discusses the current state and future predictions of car prices and sales. It mentions that new car prices have dropped but are still higher than three years ago. Used car prices are expected to decline by 10% in 2023. Automakers are preparing for a potential price war and some electric vehicle makers are offering incentives. Factors contributing to the price drop include higher inventories and incentives at dealerships. While there was a historic spike in used car prices in 2021, they are now starting to soften but remain higher than before. The semiconductor shortage affected the market, but it is stabilizing. Overall, prices are unlikely to drop significantly due to technological advancements in vehicles. The market has improved compared to 2020-2021, but prices and inventory are still gradually improving.