2024 was a landmark year for vehicle production, as China surged ahead by producing more than 31 million vehicles, setting the pace for the rest of the world. The United States and Japan, each with several million vehicles built, joined China to form a trio responsible for more than half the planet’s total output. This distribution starkly illustrates the industry’s concentration within a few leading nations, while Europe’s top contributors like Germany played a smaller but still influential role. Notably, Russia experienced a remarkable 35% surge in vehicle output, showcasing dynamic shifts within the global automotive landscape.