Average age of U.S. vehicles reaches new heights; total vehicles in operation continues to rise

Out of all vehicles in use, just 88 million were 1 to 5 years old in January. There were 110 million vehicles in the prime range for aftermarket service, ages 6 to 14 years. A 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara and a 2011 Ford Fusion are shown.

May 22, 2024 11:00 AM

The average age of vehicles in the U.S. rose for the seventh-straight year, S&P Global Mobility said in a report released Wednesday.

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