2021 U.S. Automotive Sales by Automaker – The Best-Selling Automotive Manufacturers By Sales Volume
The best-selling auto manufacturers in the United States in 2021 were Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota and Lexus), General Motors (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac), Ford Motor Company (Ford and Lincoln), Honda Motor Company and Stellantis (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, and Peugeot). These five manufacturers accounted for over 70% of all new car sales in the US in 2021. The overall US auto market in 2021 was rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic, but it was still down from pre-pandemic levels. Total new car sales in 2021 were 15.06 million units, up 11.5% from 2020 but down 7.5% from 2019.
Toyota is the world’s largest automaker and has been the best-selling brand in the US for several years. Toyota is known for its reliable and fuel-efficient vehicles, such as the Camry, Corolla, and RAV4. Toyota also sells luxury vehicles under the Lexus brand. Â General Motors is the largest automaker in the US and has been in business for over 100 years. GM sells a wide range of vehicles, from cars and SUVs to trucks and vans. GM’s best-selling vehicles include the Silverado, Equinox, and Camaro. Ford is the second-largest automaker in the US and is known for its popular trucks and SUVs, such as the F-150, Escape, and Explorer. Ford is also investing heavily in electric vehicles, with the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning already on the market.
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