The last few years haven’t been easy for automakers. A global pandemic, supply chain issues, and political turmoil combined to wreak havoc on numerous industries. New car sales suffered as a result, but that appears to be changing for the better. In some cases, much better.
With first-quarter automaker sales figures tabulated, we’re getting a preview of how 2024 might shake out for the US auto industry. On this list there are familiar faces like Chevrolet and Ford, but you’ll also find some big surprises at both ends of the scale.
Keep that in mind as you scroll through our list of the best-selling cars of 2024 (so far).
20. Ford Transit – 39,890 Units
Sneaking in at the bottom of the list is the Transit, and frankly, we’re shocked. Ford’s utilitarian van is having a strong year with sales up 24.6 percent. Not only is it beating other Ford models like the Escape, Bronco, and Maverick, but it’s outperforming the Subaru Outback and Toyota Highlander—popular models that ranked on our best-selling list for 2023.