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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.
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.
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1976 to 2024
light vehicles include passenger cars and light trucks.
Monthly figures have been added up.
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The values were not seasonally adjusted.
United States: light vehicle sales by manufacturer YTD 2023-2024
U.S: yearly plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sales 2011-2024
U.S. yearly battery-electric vehicle sales 2011-2024
U.S. vehicle sales by major car brands through December 2024
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