According to statistics, the global automotive market witnessed impressive sales performance in 2024, reaching nearly 65 million vehicles sold worldwide. This equates to approximately 5.4 million cars changing hands each month.
Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 car-consuming countries for 2024:
**China: 31.46 million vehicles**
Unsurprisingly, China leads the pack when it comes to new car sales, with an astounding 31.46 million vehicles sold in 2024. Major automotive brands like Audi, Porsche, and Tesla have strong joint ventures operating in the country.
The best-selling model in China for the past year was the BYD Song, followed by the BYD Qin Plus and Tesla Model Y in second and third place, respectively.
**United States: 15.97 million vehicles**
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The US automotive market witnessed a 2.2% growth in 2024, with total sales reaching nearly 16 million vehicles. Specifically, the electric vehicle segment broke records, achieving 1.3 million in sales, a 7% increase from 2023.
The Ford F-Series reigned as the top-selling model in the US for 2024, trailed by the Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota RAV4.
**Japan: 4.42 million vehicles**
Despite facing several challenges, the Japanese automotive market demonstrated robust growth, recording 4.42 million vehicles in sales and securing its position as the third-largest market globally.
Toyota dominated the Japanese market, with 1.36 million vehicles sold under the brand. Unsurprisingly, all three of the top-selling models in Japan for 2024 bore the Toyota logo.
**India: 4.27 million vehicles**
India, the fifth-largest economy in the world, has attracted the attention of major automotive players such as Volkswagen, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, and more, who have established joint ventures and production facilities in the country. These entities cater not only to exports but also to the domestic market, offering a range of affordable new models.
In 2024, India sold a total of 4.27 million vehicles, with the Tata Punch claiming the top spot as the best-selling model, followed by the Suzuki Wagon R.
**Germany: 2.81 million vehicles**
Germany, a powerhouse in the automotive industry, concluded 2024 with 2.81 million vehicles in sales, reflecting a slight decline of nearly 1% from the previous year. The Volkswagen Polo, T-Croc, and Tiguan were the top-performing models in this market.
**Brazil: 2.48 million vehicles**
Brazil’s automotive market thrived in 2024, recording nearly 2.5 million vehicles in sales. The Fiat Strada led the pack as the best-selling model, followed by the Volkswagen Polo and Chevrolet Onix.
**United Kingdom: 1.95 million vehicles**
The UK witnessed impressive growth, with nearly 2 million new vehicles registered in 2024. While Volkswagen reigned as the top-selling brand, the Ford Puma emerged as the best-selling model, with nearly 50,000 units sold.
In the electric vehicle segment, the Tesla Model Y dominated the market, achieving sales of nearly 33,000 units.
**France: 1.7 million vehicles**
Despite political upheavals, France maintained its position as one of Europe’s leading automotive powerhouses, with over 1.7 million new vehicles sold in 2024.
The Renault Clio secured the top spot as the best-selling model, followed by the Dacia Sandero and Peugeot 2008.
**Russia: 1.57 million vehicles**
Russia’s automotive market experienced significant growth in 2024, with sales surging by over 48% to reach 1.57 million vehicles. The Lada Granta, a collaboration between Lada and Renault, emerged as the top-selling model in the country.
**Italy: 1.56 million vehicles**
Italy concluded 2024 with approximately 1.56 million new vehicles sold. The Fiat Panda, Dacia Sandero, and Jeep Avenger were the top-selling models in this market.
**TH** *(Tuoitrethudo)*
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