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Auto trends over 50 years

Happy 50th Anniversary to the Automotive Trends Report! This comprehensive analysis of the light-duty automotive industry covers everything from fuel efficiency and emissions to horsepower, and so much more. As part of our celebration, join us on memory lane while you test your knowledge of the light duty fleet over the past half-century.

 
A car driving on the highway
True or False - The average light duty vehicle miles per gallon (MPG) has consistently gone up each year.
 
Minivan in a forest
In what model year were the most minivans sold?
 
A parked SUV
How popular (i.e., % of light duty market share) were SUVs in model year 2023?
 
Gear shift in a car
What model year did manual transmission (stick shift) reach its peak in popularity (i.e., market share)?
 
An older model pickup truck and car
Which type of vehicle was heavier on average in model year 1975: sedans and wagons, or pickup trucks?
 
Under the hood of a FCEV
What year did the first EPA-certified hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle become available in America?
 
An older gas pump
What was the average light duty vehicle fuel economy (i.e., MPG) for model year 1976?
 
Four different cars from various years
How many vehicle have been sold in the US since 1975?
 
 
 
 
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Last updated on January 16, 2025
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