Data files containing detailed information about vehicles in the UK are also available, including make and model data.
Some tables have been withdrawn and replaced. The table index for this statistical series has been updated to provide a full map between the old and new numbering systems used in this page.
Tables VEH0101 and VEH1104 have not yet been revised to include the recent changes to Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) definitions for data earlier than 2023 quarter 4. This will be amended as soon as possible.
Overview
VEH0101: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e8dc57f3515d9611f119/veh0101.ods">Vehicles at the end of the quarter by licence status and body type: Great Britain and United Kingdom (ODS, 151 KB)
Detailed breakdowns
VEH0103: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e8dcd25e6f6afd4c01d5/veh0103.ods">Licensed vehicles at the end of the year by tax class: Great Britain and United Kingdom (ODS, 33 KB)
VEH0105: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e8dd57f3515d9611f11a/veh0105.ods">Licensed vehicles at the end of the quarter by body type, fuel type, keepership (private and company) and upper and lower tier local authority: Great Britain and United Kingdom (ODS, 16.3 MB)
VEH0206: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e8dee5a089417c806179/veh0206.ods">Licensed cars at the end of the year by VED band and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions: Great Britain and United Kingdom (ODS, 42.3 KB)
VEH0601: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e8df5e92539572806176/veh0601.ods">Licensed buses and coaches at the end of the year by body type detail: Great Britain and United Kingdom (ODS, 24.6 KB)
VEH1102: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e8e0e5a089417c80617b/veh1102.ods">Licensed vehicles at the end of the year by body type and keepership (private and company): Great Britain and United Kingdom (ODS, 146 KB)
VEH1103: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e8e0e5a089417c80617c/veh1103.ods">Licensed vehicles at the end of the quarter by body type and fuel type: Great Britain and United Kingdom (ODS, 992 KB)
VEH1104: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e8e15e92539572806177/veh1104.ods">Licensed vehicles at the end of the
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Total Vehicle Sales in the United States decreased to 15.30 Million in June from 15.70 Million in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Total Vehicle Sales - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
Autos include all passenger cars, including station wagons. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis releases auto and truck sales data, which are used in the preparation of estimates of personal consumption expenditures.
Worldwide car sales grew to around ** million automobiles in 2024, up from around **** million units in 2023. Throughout 2020 and 2021, the sector experienced a downward trend on the back of a slowing global economy, while COVID-19 and the Russian war on Ukraine contributed to shortages in the automotive semiconductor industry and further supply chain disruptions in 2022. Despite these challenges, 2023 and 2024 sales surpassed pre-pandemic levels and are forecast to keep rising through 2025. Covid-19 hits car demand It had been estimated pre-pandemic that international car sales were on track to reach ** million. While 2023 sales are still far away from that goal, this was the first year were car sales exceeded pre-pandemic values. The automotive market faced various challenges in 2023, including supply shortages, automotive layoffs, and strikes in North America. However, despite these hurdles, the North American market was among the fastest-growing regions in 2024, along with Eastern Europe and Asia, as auto sales in these regions increased year-on-year. Chinese market recovers After years of double-digit growth, China's economy began to lose steam in 2022, and recovery has been slow through 2023. China was the largest automobile market based on sales with around **** million units in 2023. However, monthly car sales in China were in free-fall in April 2022 partly due to shortages, fears over a looming recession, and the country grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. By June of that same year, monthly sales in China were closer to those recorded in 2021.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, there were around ***** million vehicles operating on roads throughout the United States. Almost **** million used vehicles changed owners in the U.S. between the fourth quarter of 2023 and the fourth quarter of 2024, while new registrations of vehicles came to about **** million units during that period. Automotive market disparities The number of licensed drivers had been steadily increasing up to just under ******* in 2023, but the automotive market has been impacted by economic developments over the past few years. The U.S. vehicle fleet is aging, reflected by the slow increase in the average vehicle age from **** years in 2018 to over ** years in 2024. This is in part due to market disparities. The average selling price of new vehicles has been increasing to nearly ****** U.S. dollars in 2024, up from under ****** in 2016. Used car prices have been declining after the chip shortages linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching around ****** U.S. dollars in 2024. The majority of U.S. car owners earned more than ****** U.S. dollars per years, with the ****** to ****** income group owning over ** percent of the vehicles in use. The boom of the used vehicle market Close to ************* of new car buyers were born between 1946 and 1981, with Gen X being the leading consumers by age group for both the new and used vehicle market. Used light vehicle sales have been steadily increasing since 2010, representing well over double the size of the new light vehicle market in 2024. With a product range priced below new vehicle prices, used vehicles are gaining momentum in the United States. The average American household spends some ***** U.S. dollars on vehicle purchases annually, with consumers in income groups earning above 100,000 U.S. dollars per year spending above ***** dollars annually on car buying. Used vehicle financing options are naturally more affordable than new vehicle financing options, with an average monthly payment over *** dollars for loan payments for new vehicles.
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Total Vehicle Sales in China increased to 2686000 Units in May from 2590000 Units in April of 2025. This dataset provides - China Total Vehicle Sales- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
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Graph and download economic data for Motor Vehicle Retail Sales: Domestic Autos (DAUTOSA) from Jan 1967 to Jun 2025 about headline figure, vehicles, retail trade, domestic, new, sales, retail, and USA.
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Graph and download economic data for All Employees, Motor Vehicles and Parts (CES3133600101) from Jan 1990 to Jun 2025 about parts, establishment survey, vehicles, durable goods, goods, employment, and USA.
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Key information about United States Motor Vehicle Sales: Passenger Cars
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Key information about Panama Motor Vehicles Sales
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This dataset provides values for TOTAL VEHICLE SALES reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.
VentiveIQ's auto owner profiles are built from a range of sources, including sales and service data, automobile warranty data, aftermarket repair and maintenance facilities, auto warranty notification, and scheduled maintenance records. Each record is matched with a Persistent ID, Household ID, and demographic data to facilitate precise targeting.
Empower your marketing efforts with potent auto ownership data that enables you to reach vehicle owners at the most critical decision-making period.
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United States Motor Vehicle Registration: Total data was reported at 283.401 Unit mn in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 282.355 Unit mn for 2021. United States Motor Vehicle Registration: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 93.950 Unit mn from Dec 1910 (Median) to 2022, with 113 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 283.401 Unit mn in 2022 and a record low of 0.469 Unit mn in 1910. United States Motor Vehicle Registration: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Highway Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.TA011: Motor Vehicle Registration. Data starting 2011 includes information on motorcycle registrations.
In 2020, light vehicle sales worldwide declined by almost ** percent. By 2024, the market had increased well over pre-pandemic levels, despite supply chain issues, surges in automotive layoffs, and strikes in North America. In North America, around **** million light vehicles were sold in 2024. Light vehicle sales were to be around **** million units in the United States, North America's largest market, up from around **** million units one year earlier. Semiconductors Thrive Amidst the brewing tension brought forth due to the COVID-19 pandemic and global conflict, the semiconductor supply chain saw significant disruptions. Seemingly, one would expect that particular industry to have suffered greatly from such disruptions, but despite everything, global semiconductor industry revenue actually increased during 2020 and beyond, going from *** billion U.S. dollars in 2019 up to *** billion in 2022. In 2023, and even more so in 2024, the demand for semiconductors has surged, with companies like NVIDIA having nearly *** trillion U.S. dollars of market capitalization. Automotive Supply Global automotive suppliers, such as Bosch and Denso, suffered losses during the same period of instability in recent years, where the top 10 leading global automotive suppliers saw decreases in revenue from *** billion U.S. dollars in 2019 to *** billion dollars in 2020. These revenues bounced back in 2021 and beyond, reaching *** billion dollars in 2022. In particular, the earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) margins of nearly every automotive supply segment have bounced back from the reported disruptions; this includes original equipment manufacturers, and software suppliers.
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Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: New Vehicles in U.S. City Average (CUUR0000SETA01) from Mar 1947 to May 2025 about vehicles, urban, new, consumer, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.
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Market Overview: The global Automobile Data Collection System market size is projected to reach USD X.X million by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of XX% from 2025 to 2033. The rising demand for advanced automotive technologies, including autonomous vehicles and connected cars, is driving market growth. These systems collect and analyze data on vehicle performance, diagnostics, and emissions, enabling manufacturers to improve safety, efficiency, and reduce emissions. Key market drivers include government regulations mandating fuel efficiency and emission reduction, as well as increasing consumer awareness of vehicle data and its benefits. Market Dynamics and Trends: Portability and fixed systems are the two primary types of automobile data collection systems. Portable systems are gaining popularity due to their ease of use and portability. Commercial vehicles dominate the market, as they require more data collection for fleet management and safety purposes. Regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific are major markets due to the presence of established automotive industries and growing adoption of advanced technologies. Restraints include high system costs and technical data handling challenges. However, advancements in sensor technology and data analytics are creating opportunities for improved data accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
This publication presents information on motor vehicles that were registered for the first time during quarter 1 (January to March) 2015.
Statistics on the total numbers of vehicles licensed as at 31 March 2015, originally scheduled as part of this release, were slightly delayed due to a data transmission problem, but the affected tables (veh0101, 0104, 0110, 0120, 0121, 0122, 0123, 0128, 0129, 0130, 0131, 0301) have all now been updated.
The statistics are derived from data held by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), which administers vehicle registration and licensing records in the United Kingdom (Great Britain prior to July 2014).
During January to March 2015:
Read the technical notes and guidance on vehicle licensing statistics.
Vehicles statistics
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Statistics are derived from data held by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), which administers vehicle registration and licensing records in Great Britain.
During April to June 2012:
The most popular car registered for the first time during the first half of 2012 was the Ford Fiesta, with almost 58,000 new registrations. The Vauxhall Corsa was the second most popular with 46,000 registrations, followed by the Ford Focus (43,000), Volkswagen Golf (35,000) and Vauxhall Astra (30,000)
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Information on Vehicle licensing statistics, including the pre-release access list is available.
Vehicles statistics
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Information on motor vehicles in Great Britain that were licensed on the 31 December 2013, or which were registered for the first time during 2013.
Statistics are derived from data held by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), which administers vehicle registration and licensing records in Great Britain.
In 2013:
For the last 3 years, there have been more new registrations of diesel cars than of petrol cars.
Information on vehicle licensing statistics, including the pre-release access list can be found in the guidance.
Vehicles statistics
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Brazil Automobile Industry: Share in Industrial GDP data was reported at 18.700 % in 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 18.900 % for 2011. Brazil Automobile Industry: Share in Industrial GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 14.600 % from Dec 1966 (Median) to 2012, with 47 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.600 % in 1975 and a record low of 10.600 % in 1990. Brazil Automobile Industry: Share in Industrial GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Association of Automobile Manufacturers. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Automobile Sector – Table BR.RAI001: Automobile Industry. The annual data brings together statistical information of the Brazilian automobile industry on motor vehicles and agricultural machinery
Data files containing detailed information about vehicles in the UK are also available, including make and model data.
Some tables have been withdrawn and replaced. The table index for this statistical series has been updated to provide a full map between the old and new numbering systems used in this page.
Tables VEH0101 and VEH1104 have not yet been revised to include the recent changes to Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) definitions for data earlier than 2023 quarter 4. This will be amended as soon as possible.
Overview
VEH0101: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e8dc57f3515d9611f119/veh0101.ods">Vehicles at the end of the quarter by licence status and body type: Great Britain and United Kingdom (ODS, 151 KB)
Detailed breakdowns
VEH0103: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e8dcd25e6f6afd4c01d5/veh0103.ods">Licensed vehicles at the end of the year by tax class: Great Britain and United Kingdom (ODS, 33 KB)
VEH0105: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e8dd57f3515d9611f11a/veh0105.ods">Licensed vehicles at the end of the quarter by body type, fuel type, keepership (private and company) and upper and lower tier local authority: Great Britain and United Kingdom (ODS, 16.3 MB)
VEH0206: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e8dee5a089417c806179/veh0206.ods">Licensed cars at the end of the year by VED band and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions: Great Britain and United Kingdom (ODS, 42.3 KB)
VEH0601: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e8df5e92539572806176/veh0601.ods">Licensed buses and coaches at the end of the year by body type detail: Great Britain and United Kingdom (ODS, 24.6 KB)
VEH1102: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e8e0e5a089417c80617b/veh1102.ods">Licensed vehicles at the end of the year by body type and keepership (private and company): Great Britain and United Kingdom (ODS, 146 KB)
VEH1103: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e8e0e5a089417c80617c/veh1103.ods">Licensed vehicles at the end of the quarter by body type and fuel type: Great Britain and United Kingdom (ODS, 992 KB)
VEH1104: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e8e15e92539572806177/veh1104.ods">Licensed vehicles at the end of the