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Designers also added a hood ornament as well as an updated interior with more comfortable rear seats and additional chrome. Engineers even got in on the action as the model was equipped with a larger 118 kWh battery pack, which provided an extra 51 miles (82 km) of range under the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure.
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Those were welcome changes, but it appears Mercedes wasn’t ready to call it a day. Quite the opposite as spy photographers have snapped two prototypes, which hint at a second minor facelift.
While there isn’t much to see, we can clearly make out new headlights with star graphics. These have been seen on a number of recent prototypes including the CLA and S-Class as well as the GLE and GLS.
Interestingly, the star graphics are only found up front. However, since most models are slated to get starry taillights, we wouldn’t be surprised to find them on the production EQS.
There doesn’t appear to be any other changes at this point, but it’s hard to be certain with the camouflage. That being said, one of the prototypes apparently suffered an issue as it was seen being towed behind a G-Class. There’s no word on what happened, but the stricken EQS had power as the lights were on.
Tesla’s decade of sales growth came to an end in 2024, but the American automaker still managed to claim at least one big scalp. Despite the downturn in its fortunes, Tesla sold more cars than premium rival Audi.
VW’s posh brand registered 1.67 million cars in 2024, that number representing a 12 percent slide compared with the previous year. Tesla’s sales also fell, but only by 1.1 percent to 1.79 million units, putting it ahead of the German automaker, as reported by Bloomberg.
Tesla’s Four Models Beat Audi’s Vast Arsenal
Tesla’s achievement is remarkable for several reasons. One is that it only sells electric vehicles, but managed to move more of them than Audi did electric, hybrid and combustion models combined. Another is that Tesla has only four model lines (five if you include the Cybertruck, but that’s currently available solely in the US and Canada), and none of its global offerings are new, although the Model 3 did at least get a facelift in time to impact the 2024 sales numbers. Audi, in contrast, has dozens of different combinations of model lines and body styles.
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Audi bosses will be particularly disappointed at the news given the success it enjoyed a year prior. In 2023 Audi sold 1.9 vehicles, its best result since 2017, and one that helped it reverse three consecutive years of falling sales. Tesla, on the other hand, has been steadily growing all the way through the late 2010s and early 2020s, culminating in an incredible 2023 when its Model Y SUV was the best-selling car on the planet.
| Year | Audi | Tesla |
| 2024 | 1.67 million | 1.79 million |
| 2023 | 1.9 million | 1.81 million |
| 2022 | 1.6 million | 1.31 million |
| 2021 | 1.68 million | 936,000 |
| 2020 | 1.7 million | 500,000 |
| 2019 | 1.85 million | 368,000 |
| 2018 | 1.8 million | 245,000 |
| 2017 | 1.9 million | 103,000 |
Bloomberg notes that Audi’s sales dropped in large markets like Germany, China and North America. In general, German luxury brands have been hit by a double whammy of sharpy declining demand in China due to increasingly strong local competition and the withdrawal of EV subsidies in key European countries. But since Audi’s EV sales only fell 8 percent and its overall registrations dropped by 12 percent, it’s not fair to place all of the blame on its electric lineup.
Will Fresh Cars (And China’s AUDI) Help In 2025?
Perhaps the arrival of some new metal will make 2025 a more successful year. The elderly combustion A4 has now been replaced (by the A5), and an electric counterpart (which gets the A4 name) is on the way. Audi has also launched the A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron electric sedans, wagons and SUVs.
The introduction of the new AUDI brand in China (all in capitals and without the four-ring logo) is also designed to help it in the world’s largest car market. A joint venture with SAIC, starting in mid-2025 it intends to launch three EVs in the mid- and full-size segments that were previewed by the E concept last November.
Porsche has released its global sales results for 2024, reporting 310,718 vehicle deliveries, a 3% decline compared to 2023. One of the highlights is the Macan EV, which managed to outsell its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterpart in the fourth quarter of the year. On the flip side, the fully electric Taycan struggled to find buyers, with sales nearly halving compared to the previous year.
The Porsche Macan EV made its debut in January 2024, but customers didn’t get their hands on one until the very end of September. Of the 27,795 units sold in Q4, nearly 66% (18,278) were electric, while the remaining 9,517 were gas-powered models.
Why the Macan EV’s Win Needs an Asterisk
Before anyone pops champagne over the Macan EV outpacing its aging ICE counterpart, it’s important to note that the gas-powered version was discontinued in Europe, one of Porsche’s key markets, as of spring 2024, due to tougher cybersecurity regulations. Buyers in the EU essentially had no choice but to go electric if they wanted a Macan. Meanwhile, in the U.S. and other regions, Porsche still offers both versions side by side.
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Overall, Porsche sold 82,795 examples of the Macan in 2024 (ICE and EV), a 5% dip compared to 2023’s purely ICE lineup. According to the company, this decline can be attributed to the discontinuation of the ICE model from Europe, and the “staggered introduction” of the Macan EV worldwide.
Taycan Takes a Tumble, Panamera Hits a Snag in China
The Taycan suffered the worst sales decline in the Porsche lineup with 20,836 units representing a 49% drop compared to 2023. Porsche suggests that the significant drop is due to the introduction of the facelifted model, acknowledging that the “the ramp-up of electric mobility is generally proceeding more slowly than planned”.
The Taycan was Porsche’s weakest link in 2024, with sales crashing by 49% to just 20,836 units. Porsche blamed the sharp decline on the transition to the updated facelifted model but also admitted that the shift to electric mobility is “generally proceeding more slowly than planned”.
The Porsche Panamera also entered a new generation last year bringing several upgrades compared to its predecessor. However, sales dropped by 13% to 29,587 units, a dip largely attributed to waning demand in the critical Chinese market.
Growth For The Cayenne, 911, and 718
Luckily for the Zuffenhausen brand, the Cayenne has evolved into a buyer’s favorite, accounting for nearly a third of Porsche sales. The SUV sold 102,889 units in 2024, marking a 18% increase over the previous year, while retaining its position as the best-selling member of the Porsche lineup.
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The 911 also held its ground as Porsche’s flagship sports car, delivering 50,941 units and securing third place behind the Cayenne and Macan. The 718 Boxster and Cayman, Porsche’s entry-level sports cars, enjoyed a 15% boost with a combined 23,670 units sold worldwide. Despite this growth, the future of the 718 lineup remains uncertain as Porsche has reportedly pushed back the launch of their fully electric successors.
China Sales Collapse
Regionally, Porsche saw mixed results. Sales grew in Europe (+9%) and North America (+1%), but China, the automaker’s largest single market in recent years, tanked by 28%, with the automaker citing a “continuing challenging economic situation”. While the company remains optimistic about personalization trends, with more buyers adding profitable optional features, it doesn’t change the reality that Porsche is losing significant ground in one of its most crucial markets.
Looking ahead, Detlev von Platen, Porsche’s Executive Board Member for Sales and Marketing, struck a measured tone:
“With the youngest product range in the company’s history, our offering is highly attractive to our customers. At the same time, of course, we do expect that the economic and geopolitical conditions will challenge us more than ever in 2025. Nevertheless, our goal is to further strengthen our brand globally and to exploit market potential. We will do this in line with demand in the individual regions in order to remain true to our principle of value-based sales in the future.”
Below are the detailed sales figures for each model and the regional sales breakdown for Porsche in 2024.
| Model | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
| Cayenne | 102,889 | 87,553 | +18% |
| Macan | 82,795 (EV+ICE) | 87,355 (ICE) | -5% |
| 911 | 50,941 | 50,146 | +2% |
| Taycan | 20,836 | 40,629 | -49% |
| Panamera | 29,587 | 34,020 | -13% |
| 718 | 23,670 | 20,518 | +15% |
| Total | 310,718 | 320,221 | -3% |
| 2023 | 2024 | Difference | |
| Worldwide | 320,221 | 310,718 | -3% |
| Germany | 32,430 | 35,858 | +11% |
| North America | 86,059 | 86,541 | +1% |
| China | 79,283 | 56,887 | -28% |
| Europe (excluding Germany) | 70,229 | 75,899 | +8% |
| Overseas and Emerging markets | 52,220 | 55,533 | +6% |
The chair of Ford appears confident that incoming president Donald Trump will help the US automotive industry. He has also shrugged off concerns about Trump’s cozy relationship with Tesla boss Elon Musk, echoing recent statements from the new chief executive of Hyundai Motor Co, Jose Munoz.
Bill Ford says Trump called him during the first week of January and told the media they spoke for a “long, long time.” During the first Trump presidency, Ford was repeatedly attacked for its Mexican production plans and drew Trump’s ire after it agreed with Californian regulators to voluntarily meet the state’s fuel economy and tailpipe emissions standards.
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Ford said: “This time he [Trump] understands the importance of our industry,” noting that it took some “education” for him to fully grasp it during his firm term in the Oval Office. Bill Ford added that Trump is eager to connect with auto workers and wants to see the US industry flourish.
Trump wants to “help the American auto industry, and not just the industry itself, but actually help the workers in the industry,” Bill Ford added. “He cares very much about the people in the plants.”
Donald Trump is expected to scrap the $7,500 federal EV tax credit when he takes office. Ford said he spoke about the credits with Trump, and said he feels “very confident going forward that Ford will have a voice and a seat at the table.”
On the issue of Elon Musk seemingly becoming Donald Trump’s right-hand man, Ford told Bloomberg that he and Musk “are aligned on a lot of issues.” This statement comes shortly after Hyundai boss Jose Munoz suggested that having someone like Elon Musk, “who is close to the US industry and to the EV world,” should be a “positive for the industry.”
Chinese profits
While speaking at the Detroit Auto Show last week, Ford chief executive Jim Farley revealed the company earned approximately $600 million in China last year, CNBC reports. This comes despite the fact many Western car manufacturers have begun to struggle in China as consumers begin to favor vehicles built by local brands.
“I’m happy to say that Ford makes money in China, and I’m very proud of that, because not many [automakers] can say that,” Farley said.
Tesla recalled more vehicles than any other automaker in 2024 and has just issued its first recall for the 2025 calendar year, related to a fault with the rear-view camera. While the issue affects a significant number of vehicles, most can be repaired via a simple over-the-air (OTA) software update—a method that Tesla has leaned on heavily to resolve recall issues without requiring time-consuming dealership visits. That said, some vehicles will need more extensive repairs involving a visit to a Tesla service center.
This recall impacts a total of 239,382 Tesla vehicles, spanning multiple models and production years. Specifically, the impacted vehicles include:
According to the carmaker, when an impacted model is powered up, a reverse current could cause a shorting failure on the car computer board. This may cause the rearview camera to stop working, impacting the driver’s visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
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Tesla started to notice an increase in car computer replacements from November 21, 2024, due to shorting failures. It traced the issue back to older computer firmware. Tesla had identified 887 warranty claims and 68 field reports related to the rearview camera failure as of December 30, 2024.
An over-the-air software update started to reach affected vehicles in December and changes the vehicle power-up sequence to prevent the shorting failure condition. However, some vehicles that “experienced the shorting failure condition or stress” may need to have a new computer installed at no cost. Obviously, that will require a visit to a Tesla service center.
Last year, Tesla issued a total of 16 recalls in the US, impacting 5,137,968 vehicles. While it had to recall millions of cars, no less than 5,098,363 were fixed with software updates.
The Xpeng family is receiving a new member known as the G7 and this might just be the firm’s best-looking SUV. Previewed through a series of official photos and images from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the G7 slots between the G6 and the G9 in Xpeng’s SUV range, and it’s expected to go on sale during the first half of 2025.
Data reveals the G7 is 4,892 mm (192.5 inches) long, 1,925 mm (75.7 inches) wide, and stands 1,655 mm (65.1 inches) tall with a 2,890 mm (113.7 inches) wheelbase. That means it’s 1 mm longer than the more upright G9, but it does have a 108 mm (4.2-inch) shorter wheelbase and also sits much lower. As with other Xpeng models, the G7 looks quite attractive.
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Found up front are the same slim LED DRLs and light bar found across the brand’s portfolio, including the new P7+. The main headlamps are positioned below these DRLs, and there’s no traditional grille in sight. Instead, most of the front fascia is body-colored, except for the lower portion, which is finished in gloss black and includes air vents that can open and close.
The side profile of the G7 shows it has a low roof and a streamlined design, looking not dissimilar in shape to the Kia EV6 with its mix of sedan and crossover influences. The rear end includes sharp LEDs, a light bar, a spoiler stretching off from the roof, and a black bumper.
Lower and higher-spec versions of the G7 are tipped to be offered with weights varying between 2,085 kg (4,596 lbs) and 2,160 kg (4,761 lbs). Powertrain details have not been confirmed, but both variants will use CALB lithium iron phosphate batteries.
CarNewsChina suggests that prices for the new Xpeng G7 could start at around 200,000 yuan (~$27,300), making it another compelling, low-priced EV from China.
It’s been a long wait but Genesis’s GV60 line finally gets a dedicated performance model this fall. That’s when Genesis starts building the GV60 Magma, a production version of a hot EV shown in concept form at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Magma is Genesis’s equivalent to BMW’s M and Hyundai’s N brands, and we can expect the badge to find its way to several of the automaker’s models. But the GV60 is first in line and is expected to justify its position at the top of the trim tree by transplanting the 641 hp (650 PS / 478 kW), bi-motor powertrain from the GV’s sister car, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.
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Genesis hasn’t confirmed how much power the Magma will make or whether it’ll also get the 5 N’s simulated manual transmission, a feature that was recently added to the Kia EV6 GT, another electric crossover closely related to the GV60.
Our spy photographers first caught the Magma testing last summer, prior to the Goodwood reveal. But this latest prototype wears far more camouflage because it’s fitted with the finished car’s grille and wheel-arch extensions – parts that weren’t present last time out.
The plastic arch lips don’t have the aggressive-looking slots shown in the concept, but they’re noticeably flared, unlike the stock’s GV’s flush arches. There’s even a hint of Porsche 911 GT3 RS about the lower portion of the front wheel arch just ahead of the door, and it’s not the only similarity.
Instead of the full-length roof rails seen on regular GV60s, the Magma has short versions on the rear half of the roof, a bit like the ones on a 911 GT3. But there’s no sign of the concept’s rear spoiler on this prototype or its gorgeous motorsport-inspired alloy wheels. Hopefully, both will find their way onto later prototypes before the global debut later this year.
We don’t have any interior shots of the Magma, but since Genesis revealed a facelifted GV60 lineup earlier this week, we know that all models will soon feature a huge 27-inch dashboard display combining a digital instrument cluster and touchscreen.
Porsche set a new U.S. sales record in 2024, moving 76,157 units, marking a modest but meaningful 1% increase over 2023. This achievement was largely fueled by strong performances from the Cayenne, 911, and 718 lineups, which more than offset a sharp drop in Taycan sales.
Starting with the Taycan, it sold just 4,747 units in the States throughout the previous year, representing a substantial 37% drop compared to 2023. This performance placed it as the second-lowest seller in Porsche’s lineup, ahead of only the Panamera, which moved 3,982 units.
Sports Cars Step Up: 718 and 911 Shine
The standout success of 2024 was Porsche’s 718 lineup, which saw an impressive 26% surge in sales, totaling 5,698 units. This strong performance meant the Boxster and Cayman twins outsold the Panamera and Taycan sedans in the American market.
The spike likely reflects buyers rushing to secure one of the last combustion-powered models before the lineup transitions to an all-electric future. While Porsche has delayed its EV plans, the looming farewell to gas-powered 718s has undoubtedly fueled demand. That said, with Porsche acknowledging mid-2024 that the shift to an all-electric future will take longer than initially expected, the possibility of ICE-powered versions lingering a bit longer remains open.
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The iconic 911 family also proved to be quite popular with US buyers, selling 14,128 units (+21%) last year. According to Porsche, its two-door sports cars, the 911 and 718, together accounted for an impressive 26% of the brand’s total US deliveries last year. Clearly, American enthusiasts aren’t ready to part ways with Porsche’s ICE-powered sports car heritage just yet.
SUVs Reign Supreme, But EV Plans Shift Gears
Unsurprisingly, Porsche’s SUVs remained its bread and butter in the US market. The Macan led the pack with 25,180 units sold, though it saw a 6.6% dip from 2023. Meanwhile, the Cayenne celebrated its best year ever, selling 22,432 units, representing a nearly 10% year-over-year increase.
The Macan’s slight decline comes as Porsche introduced a new all-electric Macan EV. However, flagging Taycan sales and uncertainty surrounding U.S. EV tax credits under the Trump administration appear to have forced Porsche to reevaluate its electrification strategy. In November, the company confirmed that it would continue offering the ICE-powered Macan in North America “for the foreseeable future,” even though the model has already been retired in Europe due to emissions regulations.
Certified Pre-Owned Market Hits New Highs
Porsche’s success wasn’t limited to new cars. The Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned program also hit a new record, with 43,249 vehicles sold, a solid 12% increase over 2023. This growth underscores the strong demand for Porsche vehicles, even in the secondhand market.
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Reflecting on the year, Timo Resch, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, said:
“The past year has marked a pivotal moment for PCNA. Our brand continued to go from strength to strength, supported by unprecedented new ICE, Hybrid and BEV model introductions, including the new 911, the new Panamera, the new Taycan and the new Macan. As a result we were able to offer our customers the most diverse and complete range of cars in Porsche’s history. I am grateful to every owner, every dealer and every employee for driving this success as our attention focuses on 2025 and the opportunities ahead of us.”
Below you can find the detailed sales numbers for each Porsche model for the US market.
| Model | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
| Cayenne | 22,432 | 20,475 | +9.6% |
| Macan | 25,180 | 26,947 | -6.6% |
| 911 | 14,128 | 11,692 | +20.8% |
| Taycan | 4,747 | 7,570 | -37.3 % |
| Panamera | 3,982 | 4,205 | -5.3% |
| 718 | 5,698 | 4,526 | +25.9% |
| Total | 76,167 | 75,415 | +1% |
| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
| Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned sales | 43,249 | 38,788 | +12% |
A giant salamander called the "hellbender" is on its way to becoming an endangered species. It needs very clean water to survive and that's getting harder to find.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks to researcher Rikke Jeppesen about her work on how sea otters, which were hunted to almost near extinction, have been able to thrive by eating up to 120,000 crabs a year.
A kindergartener from the Hamilton School District in Wisconsin was hit and killed by a school bus on the morning of Jan.2, just two days into the new year.
The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department released a statement confirming the death of the student amid a fatal bus incident.
According to the statement, the Waukesha County Communications Center was alerted to an incident in which a kindergartener had been struck by a school bus in the Silver Spring Intermediate School parking lot.
The bus was transporting students when the incident occurred. The Kindergartener, whose name was not disclosed at this writing, was at Silver Spring Intermediate School awaiting transfer to a shuttle bus to be taken to Willow Springs Learning Center. That’s when the school bus struck and killed the student.
Authorities say the cause of the incident is still under investigation, and the bus driver is cooperating fully with the investigation. This is a developing story.
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A Gwinnett County school bus driver is being recognized as a hero after saving a student’s life, reported Atlanta News.
According to the news report, the incident occurred in August, when Jamario Felder, who has been driving for the district for the past four years, was transporting students from Gwinnett County Public Schools.
Felder never expected to encounter a situation involving a student experiencing a medical emergency. However, his training from the school division reportedly kicked in as he called 911 and began administering CPR on the young girl who was in distress. A dispatcher walked him through what to do.
Now, Felder is reportedly being honored as a “Hidden Hero” by the Rotary Club of Gwinnett. The president of the club Brad Beisbier, presented Felder with a plaque and a $500 check as a thank-you for what he did.
Beisbier said via the article that “Jamario Felder’s quick thinking and reliance on his training played a critical role in saving the young lady’s life,” he continued. “He not only provided lifesaving assistance to her but also ensured that all the other students were safely evacuated and transferred to another bus to continue their journey home.
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With school districts reducing or cutting bus service, parents in Chicago are turning to rideshare apps to transport their children to school, reported ABC News.
According to the article, Ismael El-Amin was driving his daughter to school when an encounter on the road gave him an idea for a new way to carpool.
After spotting one of his daughter’s classmates riding to school with her own dad, El-Amin reportedly noticed they drove to their selective public school on the city’s North Side for forty minutes along the same congested highway.
That is when El-Amin was reportedly inspired to create the Piggyback Network, a service parents can use to book riders for their children. With school districts struggling to find drivers the question of how to replace the traditional yellow bus had become an urgent problem for some and a spark for innovation.
According to the article, Chicago public schools, the nation’s fourth largest district, have significantly curbed bus service in recent years. It still offers rides for students who are disabled and homeless, in line with federal mandate, but most families are on their own. Approximately 17,000 of the district’s 325,000 students are reportedly eligible for school bus rides.
On Piggyback Network, parents can book a ride for their children online with other parents traveling in the same direction. Rides reportedly cost 80 cents per mile, and the drivers are compensated with credits to use for their own kid’s rides.
The article states that the company has arranged a few hundred rides in its first year operating in Chicago, and El-Amin had been contacting drivers for possible expansion to Virginia, North Carolina and Texas.
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Rivian is looking to patent heated headlight lenses to help increase the performance of the lighting on its electric pickup trucks and SUVs in snow, ice, and rain. The LED headlights that have become the standard in the auto industry don't give off so much waste heat all the time as previous HID or halogen lights, which can often melt any...Once again, American car buyers have made their preferences crystal clear: full-size trucks reign supreme in the used vehicle market. In a new study from iSeeCars, which analyzed data from over 7.7 million used vehicle sales between 2019 and 2023, trucks dominated the rankings, SUVs packed every corner of the list, and Tesla continued its steady climb toward mainstream ubiquity. If you’re surprised by any of this, you probably haven’t looked at a dealership lot in the last decade.
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At the top of the list, the Ford F-150 remains the most popular used vehicle in the United States, followed by its full-size rivals, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500, closely reflecting new car sales trends. Notably, the Ram 1500 reclaimed its spot in third place this year, edging out the Chevrolet Equinox, which slipped to fourth.
Trucks Rule, But SUVs Are Everywhere
While the top three spots are firmly in the grip of America’s favorite trucks, SUVs dominate the rest of the landscape. They remain the most sought-after body style in the used market, accounting for 65 of the top 100 vehicles. Passenger cars hold a distant second, with 22 slots, while trucks take 11, and minivans (remember those?) manage just two.
Among the most popular SUVs, the Chevrolet Equinox leads the pack, followed by the Nissan Rogue (7th), Ford Explorer (8th), and Toyota RAV4 (9th). For passenger cars, Toyota models are the stars, with the Camry landing in fifth place, joined by the Honda Civic (10th), Toyota Corolla (11th), and Nissan Altima (14th). The list largely reads like a greatest hits album of reliable, Japanese daily drivers.
Tesla Edges Up the Ladder
Tesla had a breakout moment in this year’s rankings. The Model 3 jumped 17 spots to land at 30th, retaining its title as the best-selling used EV. For the first time, it’s joined on the list by another EV: the Model Y, which debuted at 74th. According to Karl Brauer, Executive Analyst at iSeeCars, the growth trajectory is clear: “If Tesla models keep moving up at these rates, the Model 3 and Model Y could enter the top 20 in another year or two.”
The study also highlighted regional trends, breaking down the most popular used cars in the 50 largest US cities. The Ford F-150 took the crown in 26 metro areas, reaffirming its status as the king of all trucks. Meanwhile, the Chevrolet Equinox was the most popular vehicle in six cities, and the Toyota Camry claimed top honors in four.
Notably, the Tesla Model 3 emerged as the favorite in San Francisco and Seattle, reflecting the West Coast’s ongoing love for electric vehicles. Meanwhile, the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic made strong showings in cities like Los Angeles and Miami.
For a deeper dive, check out the full list of the top 100 most popular used cars in the U.S. from the latest iSee Cars study below.
| Rank | Model | Vehicle Type | % of Total 1-5 Year-Old Used Car Sales |
| 1 | Ford F-150 | Truck | 3.0% |
| 2 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Truck | 2.4% |
| 3 | Ram 1500 | Truck | 2.1% |
| 4 | Chevrolet Equinox | SUV | 1.8% |
| 5 | Toyota Camry | Passenger car | 1.7% |
| 6 | Toyota Tacoma | Truck | 1.6% |
| 7 | Nissan Rogue | SUV | 1.6% |
| 8 | Ford Explorer | SUV | 1.6% |
| 9 | Toyota RAV4 | SUV | 1.6% |
| 10 | Honda Civic | Passenger car | 1.5% |
| 11 | Toyota Corolla | Passenger car | 1.4% |
| 12 | Honda CR-V | SUV | 1.3% |
| 13 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | SUV | 1.3% |
| 14 | Nissan Altima | Passenger car | 1.3% |
| 15 | Ford Escape | SUV | 1.2% |
| 16 | GMC Sierra 1500 | Truck | 1.2% |
| 17 | Toyota Highlander | SUV | 1.1% |
| 18 | Honda Accord | Passenger car | 1.1% |
| 19 | Mazda CX-5 | SUV | 1.0% |
| 20 | Jeep Wrangler Unlimited | SUV | 1.0% |
| 21 | Jeep Cherokee | SUV | 0.9% |
| 22 | Ford Edge | SUV | 0.9% |
| 23 | Jeep Compass | SUV | 0.9% |
| 24 | Toyota 4Runner | SUV | 0.9% |
| 25 | Nissan Sentra | Passenger car | 0.9% |
| 26 | Hyundai Tucson | SUV | 0.9% |
| 27 | Chevrolet Traverse | SUV | 0.8% |
| 28 | Hyundai Elantra | Passenger car | 0.8% |
| 29 | Chevrolet Malibu | Passenger car | 0.8% |
| 30 | Tesla Model 3 | Passenger car | 0.8% |
| 31 | Honda Pilot | SUV | 0.8% |
| 32 | Volkswagen Tiguan | SUV | 0.8% |
| 33 | Hyundai Santa Fe | SUV | 0.8% |
| 34 | Subaru Outback | SUV | 0.8% |
| 35 | Honda HR-V | SUV | 0.8% |
| 36 | Kia Forte | Passenger car | 0.7% |
| 37 | Chevrolet Tahoe | SUV | 0.7% |
| 38 | Dodge Charger | Passenger car | 0.7% |
| 39 | Subaru Forester | SUV | 0.7% |
| 40 | Kia Sportage | SUV | 0.7% |
| 41 | GMC Terrain | SUV | 0.7% |
| 42 | GMC Acadia | SUV | 0.6% |
| 43 | Chevrolet Colorado | Truck | 0.6% |
| 44 | Chrysler Pacifica | Minivan | 0.6% |
| 45 | Chevrolet Blazer | SUV | 0.6% |
| 46 | Hyundai Sonata | Passenger car | 0.6% |
| 47 | Kia Sorento | SUV | 0.6% |
| 48 | Jeep Gladiator | Truck | 0.6% |
| 49 | Toyota Tundra | Truck | 0.6% |
| 50 | Ram 1500 Classic | Truck | 0.6% |
| 51 | BMW X3 | SUV | 0.6% |
| 52 | Subaru Crosstrek | SUV | 0.5% |
| 53 | Nissan Frontier | Truck | 0.5% |
| 54 | Dodge Challenger | Passenger car | 0.5% |
| 55 | Volkswagen Jetta | Passenger car | 0.5% |
| 56 | Ford Mustang | Passenger car | 0.5% |
| 57 | Kia Soul | Passenger car | 0.5% |
| 58 | Ford Bronco Sport | SUV | 0.5% |
| 59 | Nissan Rogue Sport | SUV | 0.5% |
| 60 | Dodge Durango | SUV | 0.5% |
| 61 | Hyundai Kona | SUV | 0.5% |
| 62 | Chevrolet Trax | SUV | 0.5% |
| 63 | Ford Ranger | Truck | 0.5% |
| 64 | Volkswagen Atlas | SUV | 0.5% |
| 65 | Nissan Kicks | SUV | 0.5% |
| 66 | Lexus RX 350 | SUV | 0.5% |
| 67 | Nissan Pathfinder | SUV | 0.5% |
| 68 | Mercedes-Benz GLC | SUV | 0.4% |
| 69 | Chevrolet Trailblazer | SUV | 0.4% |
| 70 | Honda Odyssey | Minivan | 0.4% |
| 71 | Nissan Murano | SUV | 0.4% |
| 72 | Acura MDX | SUV | 0.4% |
| 73 | Kia K5 | Passenger car | 0.4% |
| 74 | Tesla Model Y | SUV | 0.4% |
| 75 | Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | SUV | 0.4% |
| 76 | Mazda CX-30 | SUV | 0.4% |
| 77 | Kia Telluride | SUV | 0.4% |
| 78 | Acura RDX | SUV | 0.4% |
| 79 | BMW 3 Series | Passenger car | 0.4% |
| 80 | BMW X5 | SUV | 0.4% |
| 81 | Mercedes-Benz GLE | SUV | 0.4% |
| 82 | Hyundai Palisade | SUV | 0.4% |
| 83 | Ford Bronco | SUV | 0.4% |
| 84 | GMC Yukon | SUV | 0.4% |
| 85 | Chevrolet Suburban | SUV | 0.4% |
| 86 | Jeep Grand Cherokee L | SUV | 0.4% |
| 87 | Audi Q5 | SUV | 0.4% |
| 88 | Nissan Versa | Passenger car | 0.4% |
| 89 | Subaru Ascent | SUV | 0.4% |
| 90 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Passenger car | 0.4% |
| 91 | Ford Expedition | SUV | 0.4% |
| 92 | Cadillac XT5 | SUV | 0.4% |
| 93 | Jeep Renegade | SUV | 0.4% |
| 94 | Buick Encore GX | SUV | 0.3% |
| 95 | Ford Expedition MAX | SUV | 0.3% |
| 96 | Honda Passport | SUV | 0.3% |
| 97 | Buick Enclave | SUV | 0.3% |
| 98 | Ford Fusion | Passenger car | 0.3% |
| 99 | Buick Envision | SUV | 0.3% |
| 100 | Chevrolet Camaro | Passenger car | 0.3% |
| Metro Area | Most Popular Used Car | % of 1-5 Year-Old Used Car Sales in Metro Area |
| Detroit, MI | Chevrolet Equinox | 4.7% |
| Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo, MI | Chevrolet Equinox | 4.6% |
| Fresno-Visalia, CA | Toyota Camry | 4.5% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | Ford F-150 | 4.5% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | Ford F-150 | 4.5% |
| Kansas City, MO | Ford F-150 | 4.0% |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM | Ford F-150 | 3.9% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN | Ford F-150 | 3.7% |
| San Antonio, TX | Ford F-150 | 3.7% |
| Houston, TX | Ford F-150 | 3.7% |
| Denver, CO | Ford F-150 | 3.7% |
| Greenville-Spartanburg, SC | Ford F-150 | 3.5% |
| St. Louis, MO | Ford F-150 | 3.5% |
| Milwaukee, WI | Ford F-150 | 3.5% |
| Nashville, TN | Ford F-150 | 3.5% |
| Indianapolis, IN | Chevrolet Equinox | 3.5% |
| Harrisburg-Lancaster-York, PA | Ford F-150 | 3.4% |
| Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX | Ford F-150 | 3.4% |
| Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Toyota Corolla | 3.4% |
| Louisville, KY | Ford F-150 | 3.4% |
| Birmingham, AL | Ford F-150 | 3.3% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | Ford F-150 | 3.3% |
| Tampa-St Petersburg (Sarasota), FL | Ford F-150 | 3.3% |
| Cleveland-Akron (Canton), OH | Ram 1500 | 3.3% |
| Cincinnati, OH | Chevrolet Equinox | 3.1% |
| Columbus, OH | Ford F-150 | 3.1% |
| Los Angeles, CA | Honda Civic | 3.0% |
| Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL | Toyota Corolla | 2.9% |
| Greensboro-Winston Salem, NC | Ford F-150 | 2.9% |
| Jacksonville, FL | Ford F-150 | 2.9% |
| Austin, TX | Toyota Corolla | 2.8% |
| Portland, OR | Toyota Tacoma | 2.8% |
| San Diego, CA | Honda Civic | 2.8% |
| Atlanta, GA | Ford F-150 | 2.6% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA | Tesla Model 3 | 2.6% |
| Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto, CA | Honda Civic | 2.6% |
| Hartford & New Haven, CT | Nissan Rogue | 2.6% |
| Boston, MA-Manchester, NH | Toyota RAV4 | 2.5% |
| Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville), NC | Ford F-150 | 2.5% |
| New York, NY | Honda CR-V | 2.5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | Ford F-150 | 2.5% |
| Chicago, IL | Chevrolet Equinox | 2.4% |
| Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News,VA | Ford F-150 | 2.4% |
| Charlotte, NC | Ford F-150 | 2.4% |
| Philadelphia, PA | Nissan Rogue | 2.2% |
| West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce, FL | Toyota Camry | 2.1% |
| Seattle-Tacoma, WA | Tesla Model 3 | 2.1% |
| Washington, DC (Hagerstown, MD) | Toyota Camry | 2.1% |
| Las Vegas, NV | Toyota Camry | 2.0% |
| Baltimore, MD | Chevrolet Equinox | 1.7% |
Sometimes, weather is just weather. And other times human-caused climate change had an obvious impact.
(Image credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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