Earlier this week, we highlighted takeaways from Quu’s brand-new In-Vehicle Visuals Report, which looks at how radio station metadata is displayed in the top 100 new car models in the United States.
For instance, about three-quarters of the top 100 models now have HD Radio, and roughly one-quarter are equipped with DTS AutoStage. The report, which Quu makes available for free, is worth your time to review.
But one question might come to mind: Which car brands dominate the top 100?
According to Quu, its report now provides that information, sifting sales data from GoodCarBadCar.
Toyota, for instance, leads the way, accounting for 12% of the top 100, or 12 car models.
Ford is next with 10%, while Chevrolet, Honda and Nissan are locked in a three-way tie for third place at 8%.
Note that some of the names on the chart are owned by a common parent. For instance Jeep and Dodge, listed separately, are both part of Stellantis.
You can view the top brands by percentage in the chart above, but Quu’s website allows you to drill down further to see specific models; for Toyota, these include the Tundra, Corolla, Camry, Prius and RAV4.
What is notable is that you can see whether each model has a dedicated radio button, as well as support for RDS and HD Radio displays.
We’ve covered radio’s relationship with electric vehicle maker Tesla in the past. That brand that represents 2% of the top 100.
Like all vehicles in the top 100, these Teslas do include an AM/FM radio. But as drilling down in the Quu report on Tesla models indicates, actually engaging with that radio might be a whole other matter altogether.
Beyond the audio industry, those researching automakers may also be interested in broader trends, such as the significant role of Japanese automakers in U.S. car sales.
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