- The production of passenger cars in the U.S. stood at 4.26 million units in 2012, against 3.22 million in 2011 and 2.88 million in 2010. Over the first eight months of 2013, it  increased by 4.5% compared to last year.

- Registrations of passenger cars in the U.S. rose at 7.47 million units in 2012, against 6.39 million in 2011 and 5.99 million in 2010. Over the first eight months of 2013 they were up by 5.5% compared to last year.

- The production of commercial vehicles in the U.S. stood at 6.09 million units in 2012, against 5.58 million in 2011 and 4.92 million in 2010. Over the first eight months of 2013, it is up by 5.5% compared to last year.

- Commercial vehicle registrations in the U.S. totaled at 7.02 million units in 2012, against 6.44 million in 2011 and 5.60 million in 2010. Over the first eight months of 2013 they increased by 14% compared to last year, which means there are a lot of imports (Mexico, Canada and other countries).

- Let us recall that in the U.S., commercial vehicles include trucks, but also pick-ups, vans, SUVs and crossovers (unlike Europe where only minivans, SUVs and crossovers are considered as passenger cars).