[a3n]

Or, the quality of all cars sold in the US increased, including American cars. I suspect that the number of cars sold per capita, regardless of origin, has remained very roughly the same since Detroit's better days.

Those executives may have done a great job, improving the quality of their cars to the point that they can sell as many as they do today, in a wider competitive environment.

[Animats]

I suspect that the number of cars sold per capita, regardless of origin, has remained very roughly the same since Detroit's better days.

In the US, down about 25% since 1976, actually. This reflects cars lasting longer.

[1] https://www.advisorperspectives.com/dshort/updates/2016/12/0...

[a3n]

Which is a good thing. I still have my 25 year old, first owner honda civic.

So, all things being equal ...