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Woodward Dream Cruise: August 19, 2023

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Woodward Dream Cruise: August 19, 2023

August 19, 2023

Press Release Number CB23-SFS.119

From the Woodward Dream Cruise, Cruise History:

“Did you know that the Woodward Dream Cruise actually started as a small fundraiser to raise money for a soccer field in Ferndale, Michigan?

“In August 1995, Nelson House and a group of volunteers looked to relive and recreate the nostalgic heydays of the 50s and 60s, when youth, music and Motor City steel roamed Woodward Avenue, America’s first highway. That year, 250,000 people participated—nearly ten times the number expected. The rest, as they say, is history.

“Today, the Woodward Dream Cruise is the world’s largest one-day automotive event, drawing over 1-million people and 40,000 classic cars each year from around the globe—from as far away as Australia and Japan. Cruisers from all across North America, including Canada and Mexico, caravan to Metro Detroit to participate in what has become, for many, an annual rite of summer.”

Key Stats

From QuickFacts: Statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more. QuickFacts tables are summary profiles showing frequently requested data items from various U.S. Census Bureau programs.

Detroit city, Michigan; Oakland County, Michigan; Michigan; United States

Pontiac city, Michigan; Bloomfield charter township, Oakland County, Michigan; Birmingham city, Michigan; Berkley city, Michigan; Royal Oak city, Michigan; Ferndale city, Michigan

Note: The tables shown above are cropped at the bottom. For the full tables, click on the images or the links above.

More Stats

Source: Monthly Retail Trade Survey, 1992-2023.

441: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers: U.S. Total — Sales

4411: Automobile Dealers: U.S. Total — Sales

44111: New Car Dealers: U.S. Total — Sales

44112: Used Car Dealers: U.S. Total — Sales

4413: Automotive Parts, Acc., and Tire Stores: U.S. Total — Sales

Source: Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders, 1992-2023.

Automobile Manufacturing: U.S. Total — Value of Shipments

Source: Monthly Wholesale Trade, 1992-2023.

4231: Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies: U.S. Total — Sales

Source: Quarterly Financial Report (QFR), 2000-2023.

Motor Vehicles and Parts: U.S. Total — Income (Loss) After Income Taxes

Source: Quarterly Services Survey (QSS), 2009-2023.

53211: Passenger Car Rental and Leasing: U.S. Total — Total Revenue

8111: Automotive Repair and Maintenance: U.S. Total — Total Revenue

Source: 2021 County Business Patterns (CBP).

Table CB2100CBP, All Sectors: County Business Patterns by Legal Form of Organization and Employment Size Class for U.S., States, and Selected Geographies: 2021, showing these 3 Codes:

NAICS 441, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
NAICS 44112, Used Car Dealers
NAICS 4413, Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores

Source: 2020 Annual Business Survey (ABS) Program.

Table AB2000CSA01, Annual Business Survey: Statistics for Employer Firms by Industry, Sex, Ethnicity, Race, and Veteran Status for the U.S., States, and Metro Areas: 2020, showing NAICS 441, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

Source: 2019 Nonemployer Statistics (NES).

Table NS1900NONEMP, All Sectors: Nonemployer Statistics by Legal Form of Organization and Receipts Size Class for the U.S., States, and Selected Geographies: 2019, showing NAICS 441, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

Source: 2017 Economic Census.

Table EC1700BASIC, All Sectors: Summary Statistics for the U.S., States, and Selected Geographies: 2017, showing these 3 Codes:

NAICS 441, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
NAICS 44112, Used Car Dealers
NAICS 4413, Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores

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USA Trade Online - The Official Source of Trade Statistics

After you create an account, select options for “State Export Data (Origin of Movement)” or “State Import Data (State of Destination)” by “HS” or “NAICS.” Select “State” and “Measures,” “Commodity,” (8703) “Country” or “Time” for data. More information can be found in the Quick Start Guide.