Toledo, Ohio
Population: 287,000
An hour south of Detroit sits Toledo. An old industrial town, it was known as the "Glass City" for its glass production, and is famous for its Jeep assembly plant. Industry hasn't been doing so well here over the last few decades, though.
Toledo holds the dishonor of being one of the US cities with the highest population loss. Many areas suffer from blight, crime and poverty. This city really is more of a "used car" market, where people simply buy whatever they can afford.
As expected, there are Jeeps. But those can only make the top 5 if you combine all models together, as each individual model or body style itself isnt dominant. (The Grand Cherokee DID come in at #5, so don't worry).
The Chrysler Vans show their normal popularity, but many are older models dating back to the 1990s. These seem especially abundant in the poorer areas. Older Ford and GM pickups are also common sights in the struggling areas.
Though not among the top 5, Honda's are still pretty popular, as to be expected in the state where they are built. However, this being a Union stronghold and Jeep territory, the Honda presence is toned down a little more and Toledo residents definitely gravitate towards domestic brands.
If you happen to pass through Toledo, these are the 5 cars you're going to see the most:
1. Chrysler Vans
2. Ford F-series
3. Ford Taurus
4. Chevrolet Impala
5. Jeep Grand Cherokee
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