Rise of Female Drivers in the US and China

Female drivers are on the rise in the US and China, with statistics showing a significant increase in female motorists. In the US, data from Statista and cars.com indicate that female motorists accounted for over half of all licensed drivers, and 62% of new cars were purchased by female consumers. Similarly, China has seen a surge in female drivers, with the number of female motorists increasing from 70 million in 2014 to 162 million in 2021. Reports show that female consumers are becoming key decision-makers in family car purchases in China, despite car designs still predominantly targeting male buyers.