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World vehicles in operation by region, country, and vehicle type for 2020-2021.

World vehicles in operation by vehicle type for 1930-2021.

Although November Canadian new light-vehicle sales took a respite from October’s robust performance, they bested the inventory-strapped prior-year results. Total light-vehicle sales of 1,433,115 for the 11-month period through November were 8.1% lower than the 1,559,832 sold in like-2021.

Australia vehicle sales by vehicle type and company for November 2022.

Canada light vehicle sales by vehicle type, company, and brand; and by vehicle type, company, source, brand, and model line for November 2022.

Inventory gains continue to outpace sales, especially with pickups and sport/utility vehicles. If December sales don’t at least match November’s 14.1-million-unit annualized rate, inventory could rise again. Not necessarily bad, but because it is a low-volume month for production due to holiday-related plant shutdowns combined with typically being one of the strongest months for sales volumes, December usually ends with lower inventory. A sequential increase in inventory at the end of the year could be further confirmation of flagging demand – especially for gas-guzzling trucks - that continues into 2023.

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U.S. light vehicle inventory by company region and company; by vehicle type, source, and country of origin; by segment group, segment, and source; by vehicle type, company, source, brand, and model line for November 2022.

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Sales were up from a weak year-ago period but slid significantly from October’s results. The sequential decline was despite rising inventory, especially of fullsize trucks, which typically have their strongest results in the fourth quarter. Strength was in CUVs and cars, which likely were boosted by increased shipments to fleet customers – not necessarily to consumers. Elevated prices of what is available on dealer lots, combined with rising interest rates and fear of recession, are keeping more potential buyers out of the market.

U.S. vehicle sales SAAR (seasonally adjusted annual rates) by vehicle type and source by month for 1980-current.

U.S. light vehicle sales for November 2022 presented in interactive Excel tables and charts. Expandable reports highlight results by Company, Source, Segment, Model Line and Power Source by units or market share. Includes SAAR (seasonally adjusted annual rates), Top 15 models by vehicle type, and filterable flat file to query or export to external reports.