IHS MARKIT: ON AN AVERAGE, 1 IN 4 TRUCKS AND CARS ARE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD IN THE U.S.

Highlights

• The average age of a vehicle a decade ago was 10.6 years  
• The average age was 9.6 years in 2002

According to a new analysis of what Americans are driving, on average, 1 in 4 cars and trucks are at least 16 years old. IHS Markit says a large number of pre-2005 cars and trucks on the road is one reason the average age of vehicles in the U.S. has climbed to an a....