US auto sales: October 2026
US light-vehicle sales ran at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 15.54 million in October 2026, down 0.43 million (2.7%) from September 2026, and down 0.9% from October 2025. That was the slowest selling pace since January 2026. About 1.32 million new cars and light trucks were sold during the month (actual units, not seasonally adjusted), 2.9% more than in October 2025. Through October, 13.32 million have been sold in 2026, down 1.5% from the same months of 2025. Light trucks — pickups, SUVs, crossovers and vans — made up 84.2% of light-vehicle sales, compared with 83.8% a year earlier.
Light-vehicle sales, seasonally adjusted annual rate (millions)
Cars and light trucks (pickups, SUVs, crossovers, vans). The record in data back to January 1976 is 21.71M (October 2001); the low is 8.57M (April 2020).
Month by month
All reports →| Month | SAAR | vs prior month | vs year ago | Units sold | Units y/y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 15.54M | -2.7% | -0.9% | 1.32M | +2.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 15.97M | -3.5% | -3.6% | 1.32M | +4.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 16.56M | +2.5% | +1.3% | 1.38M | -5.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 16.16M | -3.6% | -1.6% | 1.37M | -1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 16.76M | +2.0% | +5.5% | 1.38M | +8.6% |
| May 2026 | 16.44M | +1.7% | +4.6% | 1.49M | +1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 16.16M | +0.5% | -5.3% | 1.39M | -5.0% |
| Mar 2026 | 16.08M | +3.4% | -9.3% | 1.40M | -12.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 15.56M | +3.9% | -2.9% | 1.18M | -2.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 14.97M | -6.5% | -5.5% | 1.09M | -1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 16.01M | +1.3% | -4.8% | 1.46M | -2.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 15.81M | +0.8% | -4.3% | 1.28M | -6.3% |
| Oct 2025 | 15.68M | -5.4% | -2.9% | 1.29M | -3.0% |
| Sep 2025 | 16.57M | +1.4% | +4.8% | 1.27M | +7.9% |
| Aug 2025 | 16.34M | -0.5% | +6.7% | 1.47M | +3.7% |
| Jul 2025 | 16.43M | +3.4% | +4.7% | 1.39M | +8.0% |
| Jun 2025 | 15.89M | +1.1% | +3.5% | 1.27M | -2.9% |
| May 2025 | 15.71M | -8.0% | -1.6% | 1.46M | +2.0% |
| Apr 2025 | 17.07M | -3.7% | +7.5% | 1.46M | +11.0% |
| Mar 2025 | 17.73M | +10.6% | +13.8% | 1.59M | +11.3% |
| Feb 2025 | 16.03M | +1.2% | +1.7% | 1.22M | -1.1% |
| Jan 2025 | 15.85M | -5.8% | +3.1% | 1.11M | +3.4% |
| Dec 2024 | 16.81M | +1.7% | +6.3% | 1.49M | +2.4% |
| Nov 2024 | 16.52M | +2.3% | +7.4% | 1.37M | +10.5% |
Units sold = new cars and light trucks actually sold in the month (not seasonally adjusted); y/y compares with the same month a year earlier.
October 2026 in detail
| October 2026 | Value | A year earlier | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light vehicles, SAAR | 15.54M | 15.68M | -0.9% |
| · Cars (autos), SAAR | 2.45M | — | -3.6% |
| · Light trucks, SAAR | 13.09M | — | -0.3% |
| Heavy trucks, SAAR | 461K | 348K | +32.5% |
| Units sold in the month | 1.32M | 1.29M | +2.9% |
| Units sold, year to date | 13.32M | 13.52M | -1.5% |
SAAR = seasonally adjusted annual rate. Heavy trucks = total vehicle sales minus light vehicles (BEA's definition). Units sold are actual sales in the month, not seasonally adjusted.
Units sold vs a year earlier
Change in actual units sold, each month against the same month a year before.
Cars vs light trucks
New vehicles sold each year
Calendar-year totals of new cars and light trucks sold, from monthly unit sales. Complete years only.
Annual totals
| Year | Units | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16.26M | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 15.85M | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 15.50M | +12.7% |
| 2022 | 13.75M | -8.0% |
| 2021 | 14.95M | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 14.47M | -14.7% |
| 2019 | 16.96M | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 17.22M | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 17.15M | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 17.48M | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 17.41M | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 16.45M | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 15.53M | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 14.43M | +13.3% |
| 2011 | 12.74M | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 11.55M | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 10.40M | -21.2% |
| 2008 | 13.19M | -18.0% |
| 2007 | 16.09M | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 16.50M | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 16.95M | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 16.87M | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 16.64M | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 16.82M | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 17.12M | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 17.35M | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 16.89M | +8.7% |
| 1998 | 15.54M | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 15.12M | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 15.10M | +2.5% |
Auto stocks
Consumer discretionary sector →| Company | Group | Price | Today | 1M | YTD | 1Y | Mkt cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSLATesla | Vehicle makers | $358.22 | +4.23% | -4.5% | -20.4% | -22.5% | $1.42T |
| GMGeneral Motors | Vehicle makers | $86.16 | -3.55% | +4.8% | +6.0% | +25.3% | $72.7B |
| PCARPaccar | Vehicle makers | $101.98 | -2.41% | -7.0% | -6.9% | +1.2% | $53.7B |
| FFord Motor | Vehicle makers | $12.44 | -0.72% | +1.6% | -5.2% | -5.1% | $50.7B |
| HOGHarley-Davidson | Vehicle makers | $32.66 | +0.25% | +22.1% | +59.4% | +28.4% | $3.3B |
| WGOWinnebago Industries | Vehicle makers | $31.34 | -5.52% | +27.1% | -22.7% | -16.2% | $890M |
| BWABorgWarner | Parts & suppliers | $48.81 | +2.69% | -20.9% | +8.3% | +8.8% | $9.8B |
| ALSNAllison Transmission | Parts & suppliers | $116.88 | +0.37% | +7.1% | +19.4% | +44.7% | $9.6B |
| ALVAutoliv | Parts & suppliers | $123.47 | -0.45% | +11.2% | +4.0% | +1.7% | $8.9B |
| APTVAptiv | Parts & suppliers | $39.44 | -3.45% | -10.8% | -48.2% | -52.8% | $8.0B |
| LEALear | Parts & suppliers | $110.28 | -3.35% | -7.0% | -3.8% | +1.0% | $5.3B |
| GNTXGentex | Parts & suppliers | $19.88 | -1.63% | -6.0% | -14.6% | -15.8% | $4.1B |
| DORMDorman Products | Parts & suppliers | $136.70 | -1.99% | +12.3% | +11.0% | +4.1% | $4.0B |
| PATKPatrick Industries | Parts & suppliers | $78.79 | -5.20% | +21.1% | -27.3% | -26.0% | $2.5B |
| LCIILCI Industries | Parts & suppliers | $97.81 | -4.58% | +22.0% | -19.4% | -11.4% | $2.4B |
| DANDana Incorporated | Parts & suppliers | $21.50 | -3.41% | -25.9% | -9.5% | +0.1% | $2.1B |
| VCVisteon | Parts & suppliers | $75.68 | -2.32% | -12.2% | -20.4% | -28.9% | $1.9B |
| THRMGentherm Incorporated | Parts & suppliers | $29.47 | -0.54% | -1.5% | -19.0% | -20.4% | $1.6B |
| ADNTAdient | Parts & suppliers | $16.30 | -4.51% | -7.5% | -15.0% | -18.4% | $1.3B |
| GTGoodyear Tire and Rubber | Parts & suppliers | $4.36 | -2.02% | -8.2% | -50.2% | -45.8% | $1.3B |
| DCHDauch | Parts & suppliers | $4.52 | +2.26% | -20.6% | -29.5% | -28.8% | $1.1B |
| XPELXPEL | Parts & suppliers | $38.39 | -4.17% | -14.5% | -23.1% | +8.7% | $1.1B |
| SMPStandard Motor Products | Parts & suppliers | $44.46 | -2.35% | +19.9% | +20.6% | +16.1% | $990M |
| FOXFFox Factory | Parts & suppliers | $17.80 | +5.20% | -3.8% | +4.0% | -22.2% | $750M |
| ORLYO'Reilly Automotive | Dealers & parts retailers | $89.89 | -1.75% | +4.5% | -1.4% | -5.3% | $72.1B |
| CVNACarvana | Dealers & parts retailers | $73.57 | +2.07% | +16.4% | -12.8% | +18.8% | $54.4B |
| AZOAutoZone | Dealers & parts retailers | $3,216.35 | -2.80% | +10.5% | -5.2% | -12.2% | $51.8B |
| GPCGenuine Parts | Dealers & parts retailers | $122.80 | -1.32% | -4.2% | -0.1% | -1.4% | $16.9B |
| PAGPenske Automotive | Dealers & parts retailers | $212.36 | +0.08% | +7.2% | +34.2% | +34.6% | $13.9B |
| MUSAMurphy USA | Dealers & parts retailers | $521.89 | +1.43% | +0.7% | +29.3% | +42.6% | $9.4B |
| KMXCarMax | Dealers & parts retailers | $51.48 | -2.13% | -4.3% | +33.2% | +26.1% | $7.3B |
| LADLithia Motors | Dealers & parts retailers | $308.77 | -2.45% | +6.9% | -7.1% | +3.6% | $6.7B |
| ANAutoNation | Dealers & parts retailers | $184.00 | -2.19% | +17.1% | -10.9% | -4.9% | $5.9B |
| LKQLKQ | Dealers & parts retailers | $20.05 | -2.39% | -8.9% | -33.6% | -35.0% | $5.1B |
| VVVValvoline | Dealers & parts retailers | $34.81 | -2.85% | +12.9% | +19.8% | +8.5% | $4.4B |
| ABGAsbury Automotive | Dealers & parts retailers | $202.65 | -2.12% | +19.9% | -12.8% | -13.3% | $3.6B |
| GPIGroup 1 Automotive | Dealers & parts retailers | $261.35 | -1.93% | +10.5% | -33.5% | -33.5% | $3.1B |
| AAPAdvance Auto Parts | Dealers & parts retailers | $45.50 | -5.44% | +7.3% | +15.8% | -6.5% | $2.8B |
| PHINPHINIA | Dealers & parts retailers | $68.94 | -0.22% | +17.9% | +10.0% | +28.9% | $2.5B |
| SAHSonic Automotive | Dealers & parts retailers | $61.71 | -1.74% | +0.3% | -0.2% | +1.1% | $2.0B |
Automakers, parts suppliers and auto retailers in the S&P 1500, by GICS sub-industry. Prices as of the latest close.
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December 2020November 2020Frequently asked questions
How many cars were sold in the US in 2025?
16.26 million new cars and light trucks were sold in the US in 2025, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis — up 2.6% from 15.85 million in 2024.
Are US car sales up or down in 2026?
Through October 2026, 13.32 million new cars and light trucks have been sold in 2026, down 1.5% from the same period of 2025. In October 2026 alone the seasonally adjusted selling rate was 15.54 million a year.
What does SAAR mean in auto sales?
SAAR is the seasonally adjusted annual rate: a month's sales, adjusted for the number of selling days and normal seasonal swings, then scaled up to a full year. It lets you compare any two months directly — a 16 million SAAR means vehicles were selling at a pace that would add up to 16 million over a year. Actual units sold in a single month are much smaller (roughly one-twelfth) and swing with the calendar.
Where do these auto sales numbers come from?
Unit sales are the Bureau of Economic Analysis's light-vehicle and total vehicle sales series; prices are the Bureau of Labor Statistics' consumer price index; loan rates are the Federal Reserve's G.19 consumer credit release; assemblies are from the Fed's G.17 industrial production release; dealer sales are from the Census Bureau's monthly retail trade survey. We read all of them through FRED, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis database, and refresh the page every evening.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (vehicle unit sales), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (consumer prices), Federal Reserve Board (G.19 auto loan rates, G.17 assemblies), U.S. Census Bureau (dealer sales), all via FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Figures are revised by the agencies; this page shows the latest published values. Data checked Nov 6, 5:41 PM ET. Not investment advice.