DETROIT (TheStreet) -- As the U.S. auto industry finished out a strong year with a sales gain of 13.4% to 14.5 million vehicles, the best year since 2007, six vehicles sold more than 300,000 units each.
Two pickup trucks are the best-selling U.S. vehicles, and Japanese manufacturers dominate the mid-sized sedan segment, the biggest U.S. auto segment, as well as the compact segment.
Looking at percentage changes among top-selling vehicles, the 44% gain for the Honda (HMC) Civic stands out, followed closely by the 41% increase for the Accord. The only other top-selling vehicle with a 40% gain was the No. 11 Ford (F) Focus, which climbed 40% to reach 245,922 units.
As auto sales rose for the third consecutive year, not a single vehicle in the top 11 lost sales. Sales of the No. 12 Ford Fusion declined 2.7% to 241,263 million, a result of the changeover to the eagerly awaited 2014 model as well as two December recalls.
It is not unreasonable to think that Fusion will crack the top 10 list in 2013. Check back here next year to find out. In the meantime, here are the top selling U.S. vehicles during 2012.Select the service that is right for you!
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