After several years of holding off on the purchase of new vehicles, younger consumers are beginning to buy new cars and trucks at a faster rate than any other age category, according to a recent report by J.D. Power and Associates’ Power Information Network.Easing credit, higher used car values and an improving job market are helping 19 to 35-year-olds find their way back into dealer showrooms. This age group accounts for approximately 23% of retail buyers, the highest level since 2008.Younger shoppers don’t typically buy high-profit vehicles at first, but if they can be well-served by the manufacturer and dealer, there is a good chance that they can remain loyal and potentially move up to more profitable models as they get older and their incomes increase.