North American Passenger Car Sales for 2007
In 2007, the North American car sales faced a challenging year with significant shifts and declines compared to previous years. The total number of vehicles sold in North America in 2007 was approximately 16.1 million. This figure includes both cars and light trucks. Passenger vehicles came in at 7.56 million units sold.
The year 2007 marked the beginning of an economic downturn that eventually led to the global financial crisis in 2008. The housing market slowdown and subprime mortgage crisis in the United States had a negative impact on consumer confidence and spending, including the purchase of new vehicles. Domestic manufacturers, particularly General Motors (GM), Ford, and Chrysler (now part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), continued to face challenges in 2007. These companies experienced declining market shares as they struggled to adapt to changing consumer preferences and increasing competition from foreign automakers.
