Article posted Thursday, July 11, 2013 10:12pm

34.4

Millions of Americans projected to drive more than 50 miles from home on the Fourth of July holiday this year.

236.4

Millions of registered vehicles in the U.S. in 2008.

233.8

Millions of registered vehicles in the U.S. in 2011.

86

Percent of adults ages 18 to 34 with a driver’s license in 2001.

83

Percent of adults ages 18 to 34 with a driver’s license in 2011.

43

Percent of Americans who think of their car as “something special – more than just a way to get around” in 1991.

23

Percent of Americans who think of their car as “something special – more than just a way to get around” in 2006.

Source: Pew Research Center