The most interesting facts about the American auto industry

Oh, the American car market is truly one of the most interesting in the world 🚗🇺🇸

Here are some facts and trends that make it special:

Dominance of pickup trucks

• In the US, the top 3 most popular cars every year are pickup trucks: Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and RAM 1500.
• For Americans, a pickup truck is not only a work machine, but also a family car for traveling and everyday chores.

Electric cars are rapidly gaining momentum

• Tesla remains the leader, but competition is growing: Ford Mustang Mach-E, Rivian R1T, Chevrolet Blazer EV.
• The US government is actively stimulating “green” cars: tax breaks, expansion of charging infrastructure.

Very rapid loss of value

• A new car in the US can lose 20–30% of its price in the first year.
• This makes American used cars profitable for export (for example, to Ukraine).

Online sales

• More and more cars are being sold through auctions and online platforms: Copart, IAAI, Carvana.
• Recently, even Hertz has started selling its cars through Amazon.

Focus on safety and technology

• All new cars must have airbags, ABS, and a rearview camera.
• From 2026, NHTSA will add automatic braking, lane keeping, and blind spot monitoring to its safety ratings.

Iconic American muscle cars

• Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger, Chevrolet Camaro still have fans all over the world.
• At the same time, even they are getting electric versions (Mustang Mach-E, Dodge Charger Daytona EV).

Expensive cars are becoming the norm

• The average price of a new car in the US in 2025 is almost $49,000.
• The main reasons: inflation, electronics, safety systems, and high production costs.