At first, 2020 seemed to convey a slight decline in U.S. auto gross sales. Then when the pandemic hit, it felt like the underside had fallen out. However gross sales rebounded shortly, and retail demand turned out to be comparatively wholesome in the summertime and fall.

Right here’s a take a look at a number of the numbers behind a chaotic 12 months for the trade, to not point out the remainder of the world.

Notice: These figures don’t embody Tesla, which doesn’t report U.S.-only gross sales outcomes.