1. Global Fleet Size: According to a 2019 report by JATO Dynamics, the global fleet of commercial vehicles, which includes cars, light commercial vehicles, and trucks, was estimated to be around 280 million vehicles. A significant portion of this fleet would consist of business cars used by companies and organizations.
2. U.S. Business Cars: In the United States, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) estimated that there were approximately 14.5 million passenger cars registered as commercial vehicles in 2021. These cars are primarily used for business purposes.
3. European Business Cars: The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) reported that there were around 18 million company cars registered in the European Union in 2020. These cars are owned or leased by businesses and used by employees for work-related purposes.
4. Global Company Cars: A study conducted by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) in 2020 estimated that the global fleet of company cars could be as high as 100 million vehicles. This includes both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles used for business purposes.
It's important to note that these numbers are estimates and may vary depending on the specific definitions and data sources used. Additionally, the number of business cars can fluctuate over time due to economic conditions, industry trends, and changes in vehicle ownership patterns.
