Automobile Market

Also Setting Records: Auto Sales and Auto Loan Debt

More evidence that reports of "peak car" in the United States were premature.

November 10, 2015 - CNBC

The One-Billion Milestone for Cars

The total number of cars around the world exceeded the billion-unit mark in 2010, according to a study by Wards Auto. This figure has essentially doubled since 1986 when the 500-million-unit mark was crossed.

August 26, 2011 - AutoBlog

China's Thirst For Cars Overtakes U.S.

The United States has been the largest market for automobile sales since the advent of the Model T. But in 2009, China's demand jumped a whopping 46 percent over the year before, as the American market slumped.

January 11, 2010 - Bloomberg.com

More Americans Living Car-Free

The New York Times Automobiles Section discusses the growing population of Americans living car-free.

October 22, 2009 - The New York Times

Demotorizing with Generation Y

A study conducted by J.D.Power and Associates shows that young people are leading a shift in perception about desire for cars.

October 9, 2009 - Los Angeles Times

$3.50 Gasoline Is Changing The Nation's Vehicle Fleet

Small car sales, especially hybrids and subcompacts, are jumping while pickups and SUV sales plummet, contributing to a reduction in gas consumption. The $3.50 gallon mark may have been key to influencing vehicle selection as well as driver behavior.

May 5, 2008 - The New York Times

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