2022 USA car sales fell 16% nationwide compared to the first quarter of last year.
Consumer demand is strong, but parts shortages brought production lines below market capacity.
Hyundai sales were steady enough to grab the #5 spot from Honda for the first time in recent history. Tesla landed in the top 10, up 97% over this time last year.
USA Vehicle Sales by Quarter
LIGHT-DUTY CAR SALES DATA Quarter 1 (Jan - Mar) Quarter 2 (Apr - Jun) Quarter 3 (Jul - Sep) Quarter 4 (Oct - Dec) Data listed by manufacturer. Reflects quantity of new car sales.