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2016 Worldwide Passenger Car Sales (by Country & Region)

Global car sales in 2016 experienced moderate growth compared to previous years

Global Car Sales & Rankings by Region & Country for 2016

Global car sales in 2016 experienced moderate growth compared to previous years. In 2016, approximately 88 million passenger cars were sold worldwide. This represents a slight increase from the previous year, but the growth rate was lower compared to previous years.

Asia was the largest market for car sales in 2016, accounting for around 47% of global sales. China played a significant role in driving this growth, with over 28 million vehicles sold, making it the largest car market globally. Europe accounted for around 22% of global car sales, while North America represented about 20% of the total.

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