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2015 Worldwide Passenger Car Sales (by Country & Region)

Global car sales in 2015 were robust, with the automotive industry witnessing steady growth and strong demand.

Global Car Sales & Rankings by Region & Country for 2015

Global car sales in 2015 were robust, with the automotive industry witnessing steady growth and strong demand in several key markets around the world. In 2015, the total number of cars sold worldwide exceeded 66 million units. This figure includes just passenger cars.

The Asia-Pacific region, particularly China, remained the largest market for car sales in 2015. Europe and North America also accounted for significant portions of global car sales, with emerging markets in South America and Africa showing promising growth. China continued its position as the world’s largest car market, with approximately 21 million vehicles sold in 2015. The Chinese market witnessed a slight slowdown in growth compared to previous years but still represented a substantial share of global sales.

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