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01-25-2007, 04:46 PM
MSN Auto (http://autos.msn.com/advice/article.aspx?contentid=4023925>1=8921)
by the Editors of MSN Autos
Trucks continued to dominate U.S. vehicle sales in 2006.
Another year of auto sales is complete, and while total sales dropped just 2.6 percent, the mix of cars and trucks has changed. Full-size pickups continue to be the most popular vehicles with U.S. buyers; however, truck sales are down 6.7 percent compared to sales in 2005.
Total sales show the Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Silverado as the top two sellers in the country, followed by the Dodge Ram in fourth, according to sales information published by Automotive News.
The Toyota Camry remains the top-selling passenger car in America. Third in sales overall, the sixth-generation 2007 Camry went on sale in March 2006 with modern styling, more performance and improved driving dynamics. Toyota also debuted a gasoline-electric hybrid version of the midsize sedan with the 2007 Camry Hybrid.
The Honda Accord follows the Camry as the second best-selling passenger car, landing in the fifth spot overall. Honda's Accord is followed by its smaller sibling, the Civic, which is the sixth-best-selling vehicle overall. With an updated look inside and out, the Accord is also offered in a gasoline-electric hybrid version. Also available as a hybrid, the Civic Hybrid is all new for 2006 with updated styling, more performance and additional safety equipment.
The Ford F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle in America for the past 24 years and the best-selling truck for the past 29. The Chevrolet Silverado is only second to the F-Series in U.S. sales. However, when combining all full-size trucks from General Motors—Silverado combined with the GMC Sierra—the GM offerings are currently leading the Ford F-Series by just over 50,000 units. The two GM trucks are counted separately though, since they are different vehicle brands.
Rounding out the top ten are two additional products from Chevrolet—the Impala in seventh and the Chevrolet Cobalt in tenth—and two imports, with the Toyota Corolla in eighth and the Nissan Altima in the ninth position. Chevrolet continues as the manufacturer with the most models in the top ten.
The Dodge Caravan falls off the top ten list, but remains the best-selling minivan as the 11th-best-selling vehicle in America. Sales of large SUVs continue to drop, likely due to the higher fuel prices—the top SUV is the Ford Explorer, in 13th place.
Here are the top ten bestsellers in America for 2006, based on data published by Automotive News.
1. Ford F-Series 796,039
2. Chevrolet Silverado 636,069
3. Toyota Camry 448,445
4. Dodge Ram 364,177
5. Honda Accord 354,441
6. Honda Civic 316,638
7. Chevrolet Impala 289,868
8. Toyota Corolla 272,327
9. Nissan Altima 232,457
10. Chevrolet Cobalt 211,449
Source: Automotive News Data Center
by the Editors of MSN Autos
Trucks continued to dominate U.S. vehicle sales in 2006.
Another year of auto sales is complete, and while total sales dropped just 2.6 percent, the mix of cars and trucks has changed. Full-size pickups continue to be the most popular vehicles with U.S. buyers; however, truck sales are down 6.7 percent compared to sales in 2005.
Total sales show the Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Silverado as the top two sellers in the country, followed by the Dodge Ram in fourth, according to sales information published by Automotive News.
The Toyota Camry remains the top-selling passenger car in America. Third in sales overall, the sixth-generation 2007 Camry went on sale in March 2006 with modern styling, more performance and improved driving dynamics. Toyota also debuted a gasoline-electric hybrid version of the midsize sedan with the 2007 Camry Hybrid.
The Honda Accord follows the Camry as the second best-selling passenger car, landing in the fifth spot overall. Honda's Accord is followed by its smaller sibling, the Civic, which is the sixth-best-selling vehicle overall. With an updated look inside and out, the Accord is also offered in a gasoline-electric hybrid version. Also available as a hybrid, the Civic Hybrid is all new for 2006 with updated styling, more performance and additional safety equipment.
The Ford F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle in America for the past 24 years and the best-selling truck for the past 29. The Chevrolet Silverado is only second to the F-Series in U.S. sales. However, when combining all full-size trucks from General Motors—Silverado combined with the GMC Sierra—the GM offerings are currently leading the Ford F-Series by just over 50,000 units. The two GM trucks are counted separately though, since they are different vehicle brands.
Rounding out the top ten are two additional products from Chevrolet—the Impala in seventh and the Chevrolet Cobalt in tenth—and two imports, with the Toyota Corolla in eighth and the Nissan Altima in the ninth position. Chevrolet continues as the manufacturer with the most models in the top ten.
The Dodge Caravan falls off the top ten list, but remains the best-selling minivan as the 11th-best-selling vehicle in America. Sales of large SUVs continue to drop, likely due to the higher fuel prices—the top SUV is the Ford Explorer, in 13th place.
Here are the top ten bestsellers in America for 2006, based on data published by Automotive News.
1. Ford F-Series 796,039
2. Chevrolet Silverado 636,069
3. Toyota Camry 448,445
4. Dodge Ram 364,177
5. Honda Accord 354,441
6. Honda Civic 316,638
7. Chevrolet Impala 289,868
8. Toyota Corolla 272,327
9. Nissan Altima 232,457
10. Chevrolet Cobalt 211,449
Source: Automotive News Data Center