Total Vehicle Sales in the United States increased to 16.40 Million in September from 16.10 Million in August 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.

The U.S. auto industry sold nearly ************* cars in 2024. That year, total car and light truck sales were approximately ************ in the United States. U.S. vehicle sales peaked in 2016 at roughly ************ units. Pandemic impact The COVID-19 pandemic deeply impacted the U.S. automotive market, accelerating the global automotive semiconductor shortage and leading to a drop in demand during the first months of 2020. However, as demand rebounded, new vehicle supply could not keep up with the market. U.S. inventory-to-sales ratio dropped to its lowest point in February 2022, as Russia's war on Ukraine lead to gasoline price hikes. During that same period, inflation also impacted new and used car prices, pricing many U.S. consumers out of a market with increasingly lower car stocks. Focus on fuel economy The U.S. auto industry had one of its worst years in 1982 when customers were beginning to feel the effects of the 1973 oil crisis and the energy crisis of 1979. Since light trucks would often be considered less fuel-efficient, cars accounted for about ** percent of light vehicle sales back then. Thanks to improved fuel economy for light trucks and cheaper gas prices, this picture had completely changed in 2020. That year, prices for Brent oil dropped to just over ** U.S. dollars per barrel. The decline occurred in tandem with lower gasoline prices, which came to about **** U.S. dollars per gallon in 2020 - and cars only accounted for less than one-fourth of light vehicle sales that year. Four years on, prices are dropping again, after being the highest on record since 1990 in 2022.

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.

In 2024, the auto industry in the United States sold approximately 15.9 million light vehicle units. This figure includes retail sales of about three million passenger cars and just under 12.9 million light trucks. Lower fuel consumption There are many kinds of light vehicles available in the United States. Light-duty vehicles are popular for their utility and improved fuel economy, making them an ideal choice for savvy consumers. As of Model Year 2023, the light vehicle manufacturer with the best overall miles per gallon was Kia, with one gallon of gas allowing for 30.4 miles on the road. Higher brand satisfaction When asked about light vehicle satisfaction, consumers in the United States were most satisfied with Toyota, Subaru, Tesla, and Mercedes-Benz models. Another survey conducted in 2018 and quizzing respondents on their stance regarding the leading car brands indicated that Lexus was among the most dependable brands based on the number of problems reported per 100 vehicles.

Key information about United States Motor Vehicle Sales: Passenger Cars

• United States Motor Vehicle Sales: Passenger Cars was reported at 3,116,647.000 Unit in Dec 2023.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 2,858,575.000 Unit for Dec 2022.
• US Motor Vehicle Sales: Passenger Cars data is updated yearly, averaging 6,089,403.000 Unit from Dec 2005 to 2023, with 19 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 7,761,592.000 Unit in 2006 and a record low of 2,858,575.000 Unit in 2022.
• US Motor Vehicle Sales: Passenger Cars data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Automobile Sector – Table RA.OICA.MVS: Motor Vehicle Sales: by Country and Type: Passenger Car (PC).

Car Production in the United States increased to 11.04 Million Units in August from 10.42 Million Units in July of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Car Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2023, California had the most automobile registrations: almost 13.2 million such vehicles were registered in the most populous U.S. federal state. California also had the highest number of registered motor vehicles overall: nearly 30.4 million registrations.

In 2022, U.S. auto shoppers bought approximately 2.86 million autos. Meanwhile, light trucks accounted for more than 79 percent of light vehicles sold to individual customers and corporate fleets in the United States.

Sales of used light vehicles in the United States came to around **** million units in 2024. In the same period, approximately **** million new light trucks and automobiles were sold here. Declining availability of vehicles In the fourth quarter of 2024, about ***** million vehicles were in operation in the United States, an increase of around *** percent year-over-year. The rising demand for vehicles paired with an overall price inflation lead to a rise in new vehicle prices. In contrast, used vehicle prices slightly decreased. E-commerce: a solution for the bumpy road ahead? Financial reports have revealed how the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has triggered a shift in vehicle-buying behavior. With many consumer goods and services now bought online due to COVID-19, the automobile industry has also started to digitally integrate its services online to reach consumers with a preference for contactless test driving amid the global crisis. Several dealers and automobile companies had already begun to tap into online car sales before the pandemic, some of them being Carvana and Tesla.

Dataset containing vehicles sold in the US market of 2024-2025 year. Compares horsepower, torque, weight, and ratios of all makes and models sold in the US market of 2024-2025.

Data is taken from manufacturer website and Car & Driver where applicable.

I only compared data with vehicles designed, marketed, and sold as sedans or lower. Wagons were included where applicable. The Mercedes E-class wagon was excluded due to lack of data found. Data excludes vehicles sold and marketed as CUV and above (CUVs, SUVs, Trucks, Vans, etc.)

Auto Exports in the United States increased to 130.60 Thousand in July from 126.70 Thousand in June of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Auto Exports.

Car Registrations in the United States increased to 241.10 Thousand in August from 221.50 Thousand in July of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Car Registrations - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Worldwide car sales grew to around 78 million automobiles in 2024, up from around 75.3 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 80 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 25.8 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.

This dataset features over 1,000,000 high-quality images of cars, sourced globally from photographers, enthusiasts, and automotive content creators. Optimized for AI and machine learning applications, it provides richly annotated and visually diverse automotive imagery suitable for a wide array of use cases in mobility, computer vision, and retail.

Key Features: 1. Comprehensive Metadata: each image includes full EXIF data and detailed annotations such as car make, model, year, body type, view angle (front, rear, side, interior), and condition (e.g., showroom, on-road, vintage, damaged). Ideal for training in classification, detection, OCR for license plates, and damage assessment.

1. Unique Sourcing Capabilities: the dataset is built from images submitted through a proprietary gamified photography platform with auto-themed competitions. Custom datasets can be delivered within 72 hours targeting specific brands, regions, lighting conditions, or functional contexts (e.g., race cars, commercial vehicles, taxis).

2. Global Diversity: contributors from over 100 countries ensure broad coverage of car types, manufacturing regions, driving orientations, and environmental settings—from luxury sedans in urban Europe to pickups in rural America and tuk-tuks in Southeast Asia.

3. High-Quality Imagery: images range from standard to ultra-HD and include professional-grade automotive photography, dealership shots, roadside captures, and street-level scenes. A mix of static and dynamic compositions supports diverse model training.

4. Popularity Scores: each image includes a popularity score derived from GuruShots competition performance, offering valuable signals for consumer appeal, aesthetic evaluation, and trend modeling.

5. AI-Ready Design: this dataset is structured for use in applications like vehicle detection, make/model recognition, automated insurance assessment, smart parking systems, and visual search. It’s compatible with all major ML frameworks and edge-device deployments.

6. Licensing & Compliance: fully compliant with privacy and automotive content use standards, offering transparent and flexible licensing for commercial and academic use.

Use Cases: 1. Training AI for vehicle recognition in smart city, surveillance, and autonomous driving systems. 2. Powering car search engines, automotive e-commerce platforms, and dealership inventory tools. 3. Supporting damage detection, condition grading, and automated insurance workflows. 4. Enhancing mobility research, traffic analytics, and vision-based safety systems.

This dataset delivers a large-scale, high-fidelity foundation for AI innovation in transportation, automotive tech, and intelligent infrastructure. Custom dataset curation and region-specific filters are available. Contact us to learn more!

Electric Vehicle Sales: ytd: Lucid data was reported at 5,766.000 Unit in Sep 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,822.000 Unit for Jun 2024. Electric Vehicle Sales: ytd: Lucid data is updated quarterly, averaging 2,318.000 Unit from Dec 2021 (Median) to Sep 2024, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,940.000 Unit in Dec 2023 and a record low of 460.000 Unit in Mar 2022. Electric Vehicle Sales: ytd: Lucid data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Cox Automotive. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RA008: Electric Vehicle Sales: by Brand and Model: ytd.

In terms of monthly light vehicle sales in the United States, Toyota was the top brand in December 2023 with Ford and Chevrolet in second and third place. Customers in the U.S. bought nearly 182,500 Toyota-badged vehicles in December 2023. What was the effect of the pandemic on sales? U.S. vehicle sales tanked in March 2020 but bounced back soon thereafter. Due to the global chip shortage, sales fell again through 2021 and 2022. U.S. auto dealers sold around 1.27 million light vehicles in December 2022, an increase of 5.39 percent year-on-year. These figures can be seen as a consequence of the dwindling supply while automakers halted manufacturing due to a lack of semiconductors for vehicle production. Raw material price inflation and the cost of living crisis recorded in 2022 had also impacted the supply and demand for new vehicles. Pre-crisis plateau Slightly under 14.5 million light vehicles were sold to U.S. auto dealers in 2020. Retail sales are estimated to have slowly recovered in 2021, falling short of the 15 million mark. New sales of light vehicles remained relatively flat between 2017 and 2019 albeit on a high level. 2019 car and light truck retail sales of just under 17 million units put the industry’s new light retail sales figures 1.4 percent lower in 2019 than in 2018. It was particularly passenger cars that did not move off the shelves easily, as light truck sales reached a peak in 2019. Passenger cars now only represented less than one-third of all light vehicle sales in the U.S. While the market recovered through 2023, passenger cars remained the less popular alternative to the larger light trucks for U.S. consumers.

Exports of Automotive Vehicles in the United States decreased to 12390 USD Million in February from 13547 USD Million in January of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Exports of Automotive Vehicles.

Datasys Automotive Owners dataset includes 80M+ verified U.S. car owners tied to 120M+ registered vehicles. Each record is enriched with make, model, year, and ownership details, enabling precise targeting for automotive brands, insurance providers, and aftermarket services. Updated quarterly, this dataset helps marketers identify in-market car owners, segment by vehicle type, and align offers with real-world ownership data.

Imports of Automotive Vehicles in the United States increased to 38524 USD Million in February from 37559 USD Million in January of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Automotive Vehicles.