* Global vs. Regional: Do you want global revenue, or revenue from a specific country or region?
* Revenue vs. Profit: Revenue (total sales) is different from profit (revenue minus expenses). Profit margins vary significantly between manufacturers.
* Definition of "Car Industry": This encompasses automakers themselves, parts suppliers, dealerships, repair shops, and more. Total industry revenue would need to consider all these sectors.
To get a sense of scale, you could look at:
* Individual automaker financial reports: Companies like Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors, etc., publicly release annual financial statements showing their revenue and profit. You could sum these up for a partial picture of the global market. However, this would still miss a significant portion of the industry.
* Industry reports from market research firms: Companies like IHS Markit, Statista, and others publish market analyses that estimate the total size of the automotive market. These reports usually cost money to access.
In short, finding the exact figure requires extensive research using multiple sources. You will find various estimates depending on the scope and methodology used.
