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The .cars TLD is a generic top-level domain created under ICANN's new gTLD program to serve the automotive industry. It is intended for businesses, dealerships, enthusiasts, and service providers connected to automobiles, offering a clear and relevant namespace for online presence in the vehicle sector.
Open for registration by anyone without geographic or sector-specific restrictions
The .cars extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by XYZ.COM LLC. .cars was introduced in 2015. There are currently 286 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 2.00 - 2729.99. DNSSEC adoption stands at 2.1%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .cars domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| dynadot | $2140.22 | $2140.22 | $2140.22 |
| resellerclub | $2729.99 | $3250.49 | $2729.99 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .cars domain was delegated to Uniregistry, Corp. on May 2, 2015, after a private auction in October 2014 in which Uniregistry emerged as the sole remaining applicant. In September 2020, the registry operator changed to XYZ.COM LLC, with CentralNic providing backend registry services. The domain was originally contested by DERCars, LLC and Donuts, but both withdrew after the auction outcome.
The .cars TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .cars TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
286
2.1%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .cars |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 286 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 2.1% |
| Registration Price | USD 2.00 - 2729.99 |
| Renewal Price | USD 2.00 - 3250.49 |
| Registry Operator | XYZ.COM LLC |
| Introduced | 2015-05-02 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone without geographic or sector-specific restrictions |
Registration density analysis for .cars domains by character length. Currently 274 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
274
Peak Saturation
11.5%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
2.2%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 3 | 11.5% | |
| 2 chars | 10 | 1.5% | |
| 3 chars | 28 | 0.16% | |
| 4 chars | 35 | 0.01% | |
| 5 chars | 50 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 37 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 48 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 23 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 13 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 13 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 10 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 4 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .cars TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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