US auto sales by year
US auto sales in 2025
16.26 million new cars and light trucks were sold in the US in 2025, up 2.6% from 2024. The strongest month for the seasonally adjusted selling rate was March 2025 (17.73 million) and the weakest October 2025 (15.68 million).
16.26M
+2.6% vs 2024
Units sold in the yearSelling rate by month (SAAR, millions)
2025 month by month
| Month | SAAR | vs prior month | vs year ago | Units sold | Units y/y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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.