1. Mini Cooper
   Volkswagen Beetle
2. Chevrolet Impala
   Model T Ford

Probably the most iconic car in the world, the Volkswagen Beetle was produced from 1938 to 2003 when the last one rolled off the production line in Mexico. But that wasn’t the end. In 2007, the Beetle received a modern update. Dubbed the ‘New Beetle’ this too received another upgrade in 2011 with the ‘Beetle A5.' Both thoroughly modern cars, they kept that distinct Beetle charm we all know and love.

1. Lincoln Continental
   Mazda RX-7
2. Audi A4
   Mercedes Benz GLE

Introduced to the market in 1994, the Audi A4 still remains a popular executive car. It has a range of power options, including petrol and diesel engine from 1800 cc to 3000 cc. For those of us who like a little bit more power, the top of the range S4 produces 450 brake horsepower and has a top speed of 155 mph. It can go from 0-60 mph in just 4.1 seconds.

1. Acura RSX
   Volvo V50
2. Ford F-150
   Ford Focus

Perhaps the most iconic truck ever released by Ford, the F-150 is simply loved in the United States. In fact, this is the biggest selling truck in the country for the past three decades! At certain times, it was also the most popular vehicle in the country in terms of sales.

1. Chevrolet Camaro
   Ford Fiesta
2. Opel Tigra
   Hummer H3

A muscle car in the true sense of the word, the Chevrolet Camaro was first manufactured in 1967. Over the next 35 years, there were four generations produced of this American favorite and then the model was shelved until 2010, where it returned to the Chevy lineup. Since then, more than 500,000 units of this iconic brand have been sold in the United States.

1. Volkswagen Golf
   BMW 5 Series
2. Opel Adam
   Honda FCX

Now in its seventh generation, the BMW 5 series first hit the roads of Europe in 1972. This range was always intended for those who wanted a larger car than the iconic 3 series. It was the first BMW model to use the number naming convention.

1. BMW 1 Series
   Audi Q5
2. Ford Model A
   Chevrolet Corvette

The Corvette name is loved around the world. From its inception in 1953, the Corvette brand is the jewel in the Chevrolet crown. Of course, everyone has their favorite Corvette with many citing the C1 and the C2 Stingray as personal preferences. Now in its seventh generation, the Corvette C7 is a high-performance car with a massive 6200 cc V8 engine.

1. Peel P50
   Mini
2. BMW Isetta
   Volkswagen Beetle

Perhaps one of the most famous cars ever produced, the Mini first appeared in England 1959 with the Mark 1. This small car was produced into the late ‘90s with various upgrades and changes over the years. In 2000, BMW bought the brand and introduced the Mini ONE. Although the shape paid homage to the original, these were much larger cars. In the past five years, more than 270,000 Mini models were sold in the United States.

1. Jeep Grand Cherokee
   Ford Crown Victoria
2. Genesis G90
   Saturn Astra

One of Jeep’s top-selling models, the Grand Cherokee was first introduced in 1992. It is currently in its fourth generation. Worldwide sales figures for the Cherokee reached just over 277,000 units in 2015.

1. BMW Z3
   Chrysler Voyager
2. Hyundai Accent
   RAM pickup

With close to 500,000 units shifted in the United States in 2016, the RAM pickup is not only one of the most popular trucks in the United States, but one of the most popular vehicles overall.

1. Honda Odyssey
   Dodge Challenger
2. Chevrolet Sonic
   Cadillac DeVille

Certainly an iconic name in American motoring, the Cadillac DeVille was produced between 1958 and 2005. Although sales figures dropped towards the final years of its production run, the car was always popular and seemed to be referenced in rap songs often, including those by Afroman and Snoop Dogg.

1. Lincoln Continental
   Ford Mustang
2. Pontiac Trans Am
   Mercury Mountaineer

Currently in its sixth generation, the Ford Mustang is probably the most iconic muscle car ever. First released in 1964, the Mustang was an immediate hit. In fact, in 1965 and 1966, over 1.1 million units were sold! Its popularity forced Chevrolet to introduce the Camaro as a direct rival.

1. Chevrolet K5 Blazer
   AEC Matador
2. Ford Bronco

We highly recommend not mistaking a Blazer for a Bronco in front of anybody who owns either one.

1. Nissan Juke
   Toyota Prius
2. Kia Sorento
   Range Rover Evoque

Just 20 years ago, Toyota first launched its hybrid vehicle, the Prius. From 1997 to 2003, the Prius was part of the compact car market. In 2003, it was relaunched as a hatchback. With over 4 million sales worldwide, this is the top selling hybrid car on the planet.

1. Volkswagen Jetta
   Opel Adam
2. Chevrolet Volt
   Chrysler Pacifica

Despite the fact that it was only released in 2016, the Pacifica has already made an impact in the United States' auto market. And with so many minivan options from which to choose, this is never an easy task.

1. Smart Fortwo
   Peugeot 208
2. Chevrolet Corvette
   Ford Fusion

This midsized sedan was first seen on the roads of the United States in the early 2000s. It quickly became a massive seller, with Ford expanding the range to include both a hybrid and electric versions. This has helped the Fusion reach sales of over 1.4 million units in the last five years.

1. Chevy A1
   Nissan Altima
2. Mercedes Benz A Class
   Lincoln Continental

The Altima, a model now in the mid-sized car segment from Japanese automaker, Nissan, was first introduced to the world in 1992. It is currently in its fifth generation and has become one of the best selling cars in the United States with 1.5 million units shifted in the past five years.

1. Ford Bronco
   International Harvester Scout
2. Jeep CJ8

Ford Broncos were made for 30 years, from 1966 to 1996 - and their fans will be glad to hear that a new model is in the works for 2020.

1. Mini Paceman
   Mercedes C Class
2. BMW 3 Series
   Renault Clio

The Clio has been a very popular car within Europe for the past 20 years. The latest model is no different. Available in a range of configurations, the Clio sold more than 310,000 units in 2016 alone.

1. Aston Martin DB8
   Mercedes Benz A Class
2. BMW 3 Series
   McLaren F1

The iconic BMW 3 series was first produced by the German automaker in 1975. Over the years, it has been available in a range of options, including two-door (coupe and convertible), four-door sedan as well as an estate. Over 2 million vehicles have been sold worldwide in the past five years.

1. GMC Sierra
   Mitsubishi Colt
2. Opel Mokka
   Pontiac GTO

The same vehicle as the Chevrolet Silverado, the GMC Sierra is available as a two-door, four-door double and four-door crew cab. This heavy duty pickup also has a number of drive options, including rear-wheel and all-wheel drive. Other than being sold commercially, the Sierra is used by the military and also is a popular model for truck racing.

1. Tesla Model X
   Ford F-150
2. Chevrolet Silverado
   Suzuki Grand Vitara

While not reaching the sales figures of combustion driven vehicles, the Model X from Tesla is quickly moving up the charts for plug-in electric cars. Since it debuted in 2015, more than 55,000 models have been sold. And it's not difficult to see why. This is an impressive car.

1. Audi A3
   BMW 7-Series
2. Chevrolet Silverado
   Hummer H3

The Silverado and the GMC Sierra share exactly the same mechanical build and configuration. Currently in its third generation, designed by Kevin O’Donnell, some models are powered by a 6600 cc V8 engine which develops 397 brake horsepower. The Silverado sold just over 574,000 units in the United States in 2016.

1. Volkswagen Jetta
   Toyota Aygo
2. Ford Escape
   Tata Indica

The compact crossover market has certainly become a battlefield for a number of manufacturers. These vehicles have become extremely popular and none more so than the Escape from Ford. The first Escape was built in collaboration with Mazda who called their vehicle the Tribute. The Escape is known as the Kuga in many parts of the world.

1. BMW i3
   Opel Corsa
2. Ford Focus
   Audi Q7

First introduced in 1982, the Opel Corsa (marketed as Vauxhall in the United Kingdom) has proved to be a popular car in the supermini bracket in Europe. In the early 2000s, the Corsa would regularly sell around 500,000 units per year. Although sales have dropped somewhat, over 1.3 million units have sold in the last five years.

1. Mercedes Benz C Class
   BMW 5 Series
2. Aston Martin DB8
   Ferrari California

Mercedes Benz has always produced top quality cars and, of course, the C-Class is no different. This executive car was brought into the Mercedes range in 1993. The W204, the fourth generation of this vehicle, was introduced in 2014 and is available in four body styles, including sedan, estate, convertible, and coupe.

1. Kia Sorento
   Hyundai Sonata
2. Infiniti Q40
   Lexus CT

First introduced to the United States in 1996, the Sonata, from Korean manufacturer, Hyundai, has grown steadily in popularity. So much so that in the past five years, over 1 million units have been sold in the United States alone.

1. Nissan Leaf
   Toyota Yaris
2. Mitsubishi Galant
   Saturn Astra

An all-electric vehicle, the Nissan Leaf went into production in 2010. Of course, perhaps the most important thing with such a car is how far it will go on a single charge. Today, a fully charged Leaf has a range of 107 miles with the larger 30 kWh battery. Perhaps more importantly, a flat battery can be charged to 80 percent within a mere 30 minutes. This is the best-selling electric car in the world.

1. Saturn Relay
   Ford Focus
2. Toyota Rav 4
   Volkswagen Scirocco

Featuring in the compact class, the Ford Focus was manufactured mainly for the European market from 1998 onwards. Currently in its third generation, the car has sold close to 4 million units in the United States alone although numbers have dropped over the past couple of years.

1. Ford Fiesta
   Opel Adam
2. Renault Clio
   Ford F-150

Although there have been seven generations of the Ford Fiesta since 1976, only two have been sold in the United States – the first model, the Fiesta Mk 1 and from 2010, the Fiesta Mk VI. This vehicle falls in the ‘Supermini’ class, perfect as a car for a single person, a couple and even a one-child family. Worldwide, the Fiesta brand has sold more than 16 million vehicles. This makes it the third most popular Ford ever.

1. Suzuki Aerio
   Volkswagen Golf
2. Volvo V60
   Daewoo Nubira

Since its inception in 1974, the Golf has gone from strength to strength. In fact, Volkswagen’s tagline, ‘The People’s Car,’ easily moved from the aging Beetle to this hatchback. Now on their seventh model in the range over the last 40 years, current Golfs are sophisticated, high-performance vehicles. And popular too.

1. Pontiac G3
   Porsche 924S
2. Subaru Outback
   Toyota Camry

Released in the compact car market in 1982, the Toyota Camry has changed over the years and since 1991, the vehicle has found itself in the mid-size car category. In that guise, the Camry has undergone facelifts on six separate occasions. It is an extremely popular model in the United States, selling over 2 million units in the last five years.

1. Subaru Tribeca
   Volkswagen Jetta
2. Pontiac Sunfire
   Scion iQ

Essentially a Golf with rear storage space, making it a sedan instead of a hatchback, the Jetta first appeared in 1979. This brand is officially the top-selling model for the German company and by the end of 2016, close to 17 million had been sold worldwide.

1. Infiniti QX80
   Honda CR-Z
2. Ford Thunderbird
   Chevrolet Cruze

Now into its second generation, the Cruze is one of Chevrolet’s global brands marketed in a range of countries. The Cruze brand had been used by General Motors before, but in Japan from 2001 to 2008 on an SUV model. In the United States, the Cruze has sold 1 million units in the past five years.

1. Ford Ranger
   Hummer H1
2. Kia Rio
   Ford Focus

Another excellent offering from South Korea, the Kia Rio is now in its fourth generation. This subcompact car was first released in 2000. Currently, it is available as both a hatchback and a sedan. The Rio comes with a range of power plants from 1000 cc to 1600 cc petrol options and a 1400 cc turbodiesel. Globally, just over 445,000 models were sold in 2016.

1. Vauxhall Corsa
   Saturn Astra
2. Chevrolet Malibu
   Ford Fiesta

The Malibu was first introduced by Chevrolet in 1963 and up until 1984, four generations were produced. It only returned to the market in 1997 and today is one of the most popular models available in the mid-sized car class in the United States.

1. Honda Accord
   Kia Rio
2. Volkswagen Golf
   Vauxhall Astra

First produced in 1976, the Honda Accord is currently in its ninth generation and forms part of the full-size car market. It is a top seller in the United States and sells more than 300,000 vehicles a year. The best sales year ever recorded was in 1990.

1. Acura Integra
   Dodge Charger
2. Buick Cascada
   Audi Quattro

The iconic Charger, a fearsome muscle car in the 1960s, remains extremely popular to this day. The current Charger, the seventh generation of this iconic brand is still up against its bitter rivals from years ago, the Mustang and the Corvette. Over the past few years, sales for the Charger in America have reached close to 100,000.

1. Acura ZDX
   Chevrolet Impala
2. BMW Z4
   Alfa Romeo Spider

One of the most iconic names in Chevrolet history, the current model, the tenth generation of this iconic car, is still in demand in the United States. In the last five years, in fact, more than 650,000 have been sold in America.

1. Ford Ranger
   Chevrolet Equinox
2. Mercedes A Class
   Fiat 500

From its introduction in 2004 until 2017, the Equinox featured in the mid-sized crossover category. In 2018, however, it moves into the compact crossover SUV class. How this will affect sales, particularly in the United States, remains to be seen. At present, the Equinox is a top seller in the States and sold just over 242,000 units in 2016.

1. Honda Ridgeline
   Hyundai Ioniq
2. Mercedes Benz A Class
   Ford Thunderbird

Initially introduced into the subcompact car market in 1997, Mercedes Benz’s A Class moved to the compact car segment in 2012. The A class is sold only in Europe where the current third generation has sold more than 500,000 units in the last five years.

1. Ford Edge
   GMC Acadia
2. Genesis G90
   Honda CR-V

A compact SUV, the Honda CR-V first hit the road in Japan in 1997. The fifth generation is one of the best-selling models in the United States with more than 357,000 sold in 2016 alone. Honda recently opened a factory in Greensburg, Indiana, that produces the CR-V for the American Market.

1. BMW 1 Series
   Mercedes C Class
2. Ford Escort
   GMC Sierra

One of BMW’s newer models, the 1 series was introduced by the German automaker in 2002. The first generation included a hatchback, not a model type often found in the BMW range.

1. Infiniti J30
   Hyundai Veloster
2. Mitsubishi Evo
   Subaru Impreza

Known for its incredible handling and punchy performance, the Subaru Impreza was first introduced to the Japanese market in 1992. This car is now in its fifth generation and remains an excellent seller worldwide.

1. Honda Civic
   Kia Rio
2. Isuzu Axiom
   Jeep Renegade

Since 2012, the Honda Civic has sold more than 1.6 million units in the United States alone. The Civic brand was first introduced by the Japanese automaker in 1972 in the subcompact car bracket. From 2000, however, the Civic has competed in the compact car class. Including sales up until the end of 2015, 18.5 million Civics have been sold worldwide.

1. Ford Fiesta
   Kia Rondo
2. Lexus LC
   Hyundai Elantra

With a range of affordable, high-spec cars coming out of Korea, Hyundai’s Elantra model is certainly one of the best cars available from that Asian country. This car, which features in the compact class, has been on the market since 1990 and was available in the United States the following year. It continues to prove to be fairly popular with sales of more than 200,000 units for the last five consecutive years.

1. Holden Astra
   Honda Civic
2. Fiat Uno
   Toyota Corolla

The best selling car in the world, the Toyota Corolla was first introduced in 1966. During its lifetime, it has had 11 redesigns over that period, first starting out as a subcompact model, moving to compact as well as mid-sized categories. In 2016, more than 300,000 units of the Corolla were sold in the United States alone.

1. Volkswagen Toureg
   Nissan Pathfinder
2. Opel Mokka

The Nissan Pathfinder is another popular mid-sized SUV with sales of more than 360,000 units in the United States over the past five years. It was first introduced by the Japanese automaker in 1985.