Domestic & Import Light Vehicle Sales
| Category | Jul | Jun | May | Apr | Mar | Feb | Jan | Dec | Nov | Oct | Sep | Aug | Jul | Jun | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Light Vehicles (Millions) | 9.9 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 11.2 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
12.5 | 12.4 | 12.2 |
12.5 |
12.7 |
11.6 |
11.9 |
12.5 |
|
| Autos (Millions) | 4.9 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 |
5.5 | 5.7 |
5.1 |
5.2 |
5.1 |
4.9 |
5.2 |
5.5 |
|
| Light Trucks (Millions) | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
6.9 | 6.7 |
7.1 |
7.3 |
7.6 |
6.7 |
6.6 |
6.9 |
|
| Light Vehicles w/ Imports (Millions) | 13.6 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 15 | 15.3 | 15.3 |
16.2 | 16.2 | 16.0 |
16.2 |
16.2 |
15.2 |
15.6 |
16.3 |
Auto Sales Report represents about 25% of total retail sales making the auto sales report important to economic forecasters. Auto Sales Report includes all cars and light trucks produced in the U.S. Auto Sales are a strong indicator of consumer spending which is the key to a healthy economy. Auto sales are affected by interest rate policy, unemployment, and inflation to name a few making this report a useful barometer of the economy.