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2017 Worldwide Passenger Car Sales (by Country & Region)

Global car sales in 2017 experienced steady growth, building upon the positive momentum of previous years

Global Car Sales & Rankings by Region & Country for 2017

Global car sales in 2017 experienced steady growth, building upon the positive momentum of previous years. In 2017, global car sales reached surpassed 70 million units, representing a significant increase compared to 2016. This growth rate was driven by strong demand in several key markets.

Asia remained the largest market for car sales in 2017, accounting for around 53% of global sales. China continued to be the leading market with almost 25 million passenger cars sold, followed by the United States and Europe. The top-selling car brands globally in 2017 included Toyota, Volkswagen, and Ford, similar to previous years. These brands maintained their positions as global leaders. Other popular brands included General Motors, Honda, Nissan, and Hyundai.

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