Key Takeaways The Explorer ranked as the 10th most prevalent vehicle in the U.S., representing 1.2% of all cars.Ford held the top spot among automotive brands on U.S. roads with a 14.6% market share.At the manufacturer level, Ford represented 15.6% of all vehicles, ranking second overall.Ford Motor Company’s (F) Explorer SUV has long been a favorite among U.S. consumers and drivers worldwide, paving the way for road-oriented SUVs when such vehicles were still uncommon. Over the years, it has remained one of ...

Looking under the hood of General Motors' (GM) strong third quarter US sales report, there's a familiar growth driver: trucks. GM said gas-powered vehicles — including its pickup trucks and full-size SUVs — drove the gains. Both categories are poised to lead the industry by the end of the year by total volume, GM said. One of the brands in the GM portfolio driving those truck gains is GMC — GM’s premium truck division. GMC and Chevy products pushed GM’s crossovers and SUVs to reach a new record in Q3, w ...