Pickup Truck Sales Decline, Signaling a Potential ‘Peak Truck’ Era
The dominance of full-size pickup trucks in the U.S. auto market may be waning, according to recent sales figures. For over a decade, the top three best-selling vehicles in America were consistently dominated by these large trucks. However, 2024 brought a notable shift in consumer preferences.
While the Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Silverado maintained their positions at the top, the third spot was claimed by a compact SUV, the Toyota RAV4. This marked a significant change, as the Ram 1500, which had held the bronze position for more than ten years, was surpassed by not one, but several SUVs, including the Tesla Model Y and the Honda CR-V.