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The Most Popular Cars in the USA
If you are thinking about moving house to America, one of your biggest priorities may be getting on the road once you arrive. So what kinds of car or vehicle are the most popular in the USA?
Hamiltons Removals has been organising domestic and commercial moves to America for more than 20 years. Here we look at the major car manufacturers in the US and the types of vehicle which are most popular in certain states and cities.
Ford
This was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford and, although it has now been overtaken by Toyota and General Motors, is still the world’s third largest vehicle manufacturer, and the second biggest in the US. Its American headquarters is based in a suburb of Detroit. It also builds luxury models under the Lincoln brand name.
Its most popular marques today include the Ford F150 pickup truck, which sells particularly well in southern states such as Alabama, Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky and Texas. The company’s most popular car is the Ford Fusion, a mid-sized sedan which is available either in petrol, petrol/electric hybrid or a full electric version. The Ford Escape Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) also is one of America’s biggest sellers.
General Motors
GM is the biggest car manufacturer in the US, and the second largest worldwide after Toyota. It also has its base in Detroit. It has separate divisions which sell Buicks, Cadillacs and Chevrolets, while its GMC section specialises in trucks and utility vehicles.
Its biggest selling models have included the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which has been particularly popular in the Chicago area, and the Cruze, which is available as a sedan and a hatchback. Its most popular trucks include the GMC Sierra and its mechanically identical cousin, the Chevrolet Silverado.
Chrysler
This multinational was founded in 1925 by Walter Percy Chrysler and is the third member of the so-called ‘Big Three’ manufacturers in the USA. Dodge and Jeep and Ram trucks are all brands which form part of the group, which is now officially known as Fiat Chrysler.
The largest sellers manufactured by Chrysler include the Jeep Wrangler and Cherokee, and the Ram Pickup truck.
Foreign Competition
A large share of the American market is taken by foreign brands, particularly after the world oil crisis of 1973 which saw car buyers become much more concerned about fuel economy. Many Japanese and Far Eastern companies now have manufacturing operations in the US, including Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota. German multinationals Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz also have factories in the States.
The biggest selling foreign models in the States include Honda’s Accord and Civic, which area particularly popular in California, Washington DC and New York, and Toyota’s Corolla and Camry marques. Petrol/electric hybrids such as the Toyota Prius are popular in California, and particularly in the San Francisco and Los Angeles areas, although this still represents a relatively small percentage of the total market.
Hamiltons Removals ships to all the states in the USA, including California, Texas, Alabama, Arizona and Washington DC. If you are moving house to America, we can ship your items to your required destination, or send them via air freight.
You can also choose for us to pack and unpack your possessions as well. Follow the link above if you would like to know more about our commercial and domestic removals services to the USA.
Famous People From Norfolk
Norfolk has more than its fair share of famous people who were either born here or who have chosen to live in this peaceful county.
Hamiltons Removals have been organising removals to the county for more than 20 years, and also has two top-quality self storage facilities in Norfolk. Here we look at some of the county’s famous sons and daughters, both past and present.
John Skelton
This famous poet and playwright, who was also known as John Shelton, is thought to have been born in Diss, near the Suffolk border. He was famous his wit and practical jokes, and also for being the tutor of Prince Henry, who became King Henry VIII. Skelton’s most famous poems include Collyn Cloute, a satire on the state of the Church, and Ware the Hawke, a verbal attack on a hunting priest who had flown his bird into Skelton’s own church.
Henry Ward
Born in Harleston, this private in the 78th Regiment of Foot was awarded the Victoria Cross for outstanding gallantry during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He later became the personal servant of Sir Henry Havelock, whose life he saved during his award-winning action. His medal is now on display at the Regimental Museum of the Queen’s Own Highlanders in Fort George, Scotland.
Elizabeth Fry
Social reformer and Quaker Elizabeth Fry was born in 1780 and brought up in Norwich, latterly at Earlham Hall, which is now part of the University of East Anglia. Her face was featured on the Bank of England’s £5 note.
Lord Nelson
Admiral Lord Nelson was born in 1758 in Burnham Thorpe, on the North Norfolk coast where his father was rector. He learned to sail on the Norfolk Broads before becoming one of England’s most famous naval heroes, famously dying at the Battle of Waterloo in 1805. His likeness endures on top of the famous column in Trafalgar Square, London, and Norfolk is often referred to as ‘Nelson’s County’.
Rick Wakeman
This world-famous keyboardist and musician found fame with the prog-rock band Yes in the 1970s. Originally from west London, he now lives close to Diss. He is continuing with his performing career, alongside TV and radio presenting work.
Matthew Upson
An England international footballer who won 21 caps for his country, Upson was born in Eye, Suffolk, and attended Diss High School. He started his professional career with Luton Town and also played for Arsenal, Birmingham, West Ham and Stoke before retiring in 2016. Nowadays he makes occasional appearances as a football TV pundit.
Sir James Dyson
Sir James Dyson, who founded the revolutionary cleaning products company, was born in Cromer and brought up in the nearby town of Holt. His trademark product is the vacuum cleaner which uses cyclonic separation when it picks up dirt, ensuring that it does not lose any suction or need any replacement bags.
Hamiltons Removals are experts in organising house moves to Norfolk. We also have two Safe N Stored sites at Aldeby and Harleston, ideal for people moving to the Diss and Dickleburgh areas, or for people who already live in the area. Both can be used to store items while a move is completed, or to keep some unused possessions in over the winter months. Click on the link above if you would like to learn more about the two sites.