Light Vehicle Sales Rise in 2010

The total sales of light vehicles (cars and light trucks) in the U.S. have ranged between 10 million and 17 million over the course of the last 40 years. Though the sales have experienced highs and lows over this period, the recent sales plummet from 16.1 million vehicles in 2007 to 10.4 million vehicles in 2009 was the largest drop in the 40 year period with sales reduced to the 1982 level. Light vehicle sales increased to 11.6 million in 2010 (preliminary estimate).