Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
That article says that sales are starting to get back to 2007-8 levels. But it also says a lot of that is overdue fleet replacement or private car replacement that was deferred during the recession, so it might not be sign of growing long term demand. Also, it doesn't take into account population growth since then, so it doesn't present any clear evidence that contradicts the notion that fewer young people are moving into car ownership than in past times. Only time will tell if that trend is permanent.