"More than any other country," Lyndon B. Johnson once said of America, "ours is an automobile society."
He wasn't exaggerating: Americans own more cars per capita than the citizens of any other nation. More than any other technology, the automobile has shaped America's economy, infrastructure, climate, culture, and identity.
To provide a comprehensive road map of America's automotive psyche, Business Insider took a close look at what's actually on the road today. Combing through 1.7 million listings on CarGurus, BI analyzed thousands of makes and models in three key areas: geographic location, political preference, and color.
Take a look at the illuminating — and interactive — guide to what drives America at the link in our bio.
Story by Mark Healy and Andrew Thompson
(Credit: Pete Ryan/BI)
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