U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Vehicle Technologies Office

Fact #647: November 1, 2010
Sales Shifting from Light Trucks to Cars

From 2005 to 2009 light vehicle sales have gradually shifted toward cars over light trucks. The graph below shows this trend broken down by the major manufacturers. This trend is more evident among the major import brands than the domestic brands.

Share of Car Sales by Selected Manufacturer
Graph showing share of car sales from 2005 to 2009 for the following manufacturers: Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan, and Toyota. For more detailed information, see supporting information below.

Supporting Information

Share of Car Sales by Selected Manufacturer, 2005 - 2009
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Chrysler 25.1% 25.7% 27.4% 28.1% 24.7%
Ford 33.3% 38.6% 33.6% 36.9% 38.1%
GM 39.1% 39.9% 38.9% 42.5% 42.2%
Honda 57.3% 55.9% 56.9% 61.4% 60.8%
Nissan 53.2% 54.3% 59.5% 62.4% 66.8%
Toyota 54.5% 57.4% 57.8% 61.2% 59.6%

Source: Ward's AutoInfo Bank.

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