Im thinking by definition inflation means teh value of a dollar goes down so it would effect everything Car companies souldnt be touting record profits if we are truly in inflation they shouldhave the same profit as usual. I know Im thinking in terms of perfect science I just think the govt bullshits people and people beleive it. And yes teh cpst of everything should factor in tey are gouging teh things that evryone buys gas, food utilities etc. its like an ignorant tax from the greedy to the poor. but wouldnt call it inflation if it is ists purposely created to keep people broke but hey I may be wrong Ive only lived trhough it twice now as an adult.