USA car sales were up 2% in the first half of 2024 reaching 7.9 million vehicles. General Motors ranked #1 with 1,290,319 vehicles sold. Toyota ranked #2, up 14% compared to the first half of last year.
Rivian boosted production and increased sales 33% year over year.
Stellantis declined 21% in quarter 2 as it searched for traction to balance muscle cars, 4x4s, and EV offerings.
Honda gained ground, up 9%, and passed Stellantis to rank #5 on the list of top automakers in the USA.
Automotive sales have fluctuated in recent years due to global economics, but profits and revenue remain strong, and the US automotive industry is well positioned for prosperity in 2024 if global auto sales and consumer pricing find a better balance.
USA Vehicle Sales by Quarter
LIGHT-DUTY CAR SALES Quarter 1 (Jan - Mar) Quarter 2 (Apr - Jun) Quarter 3 (Jul - Sep) Quarter 4 (Oct - Dec) Sales listed by manufacturer. Reflects quantity of new cars sold.