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Automotive (Engineering, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Automotive (Engineering, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $19.96, median 81 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 34/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $14.96 – $30.90 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 8% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 6% of the parent category Engineering (1,328), one of the easier corners under it.
Top 10 Automotive best sellers
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100 Cars That Changed the World: The Designs, Engines, and Technologies That Drive Our Imaginations
by Publications International Ltd.
- List rank#1
- Price$11.23
- Rating4.7
- Reviews2,386
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The Formula: How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World's Fastest-Growing Sport―A High-Octane History of Formula 1's Rise in America, Racing Culture, and Engineering Marvels
- List rank#2
- Price$15.09
- Rating4.6
- Reviews1,852
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The LEGO® Engineer
by Jeff Friesen
- List rank#3
- Price$16.50
- Rating4.7
- Reviews417
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CDL Study Guide 2025-2026: Your All-in-One Course, 2000+ Practice Questions + Online Platform + Full-Length Exams for All Classes + Proven Strategies
by Learnik Press
- List rank#4
- Price$14.63
- Rating4.6
- Reviews185
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Built for Speed: The World's Fastest Road Cars
by Publications International Ltd.
- List rank#5
- Price$12
- Rating4.8
- Reviews1,856
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100 Years of American Cars (320 Pages)
by Publications International Ltd.
- List rank#6
- Price$20
- Rating4.9
- Reviews36
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100 Most Collectible Cars: Timeless Icons of Automotive Excellence
by Publications International Ltd.
- List rank#7
- Price$26.98
- Rating4.8
- Reviews87
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Car Mechanics for Beginners The Visual Step by Step Guide: Learn How Cars Work, Understand Core Systems and Build Practical Automotive Knowledge ... Series Learn Automotive Systems Step by Step)
by CFG
- List rank#8
- Price$10.99
- Rating4.0
- Reviews38
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The Story of Porsche: A Tribute to the Legendary Manufacturer (The Story of Cars)
by Luke Smith
- List rank#9
- Price$12.66
- Rating4.7
- Reviews299
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How Car Engines Work: A Clear, Beginner-Friendly Guide to Understanding Engine Parts and Systems From Basic Principles to Modern Technology
by Peter Renson
- List rank#10
- Price$18.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews40
Same niche in Kindle eBooks: Automotive
FAQ
Is Automotive a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 34/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 81 reviews and sells for $19.96.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Automotive?
The median best seller has 81 reviews, and 54% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Automotive best sellers cost?
The median price is $19.96; half of the best sellers are priced between $14.96 and $30.90.
Can new books break into Automotive?
8% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.