Toyota maintains world's largest automaker crown, GM and VW close behind
04-24-13, 02:43 PM
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Toyota maintains world's largest automaker crown, GM and VW close behind
Toyota maintains world's largest automaker crown, GM and VW close behind
Toyota still holds the title of World's Largest Automaker. The Japanese automaker ceded the claim to General Motors in 2011 following a series of natural and man-made disasters that stifled production in Asia. Production is back up to full speed and, coupled with the introduction of a new Camry midsize sedan, Toyota retook the title in 2012 and has so far been able to keep it by selling 2.43 million vehicles in the first quarter of 2013.
The race is still tight – General Motors reports sales of 2.36 million vehicles, earning it the second spot globally with Volkswagen's 2.27 million sales nabbing the German automaker third place. It's not all smooth sailing for Toyota, either, as the brand's first-quarter figures were down 2.2 percent when compared to last year. GM posted a 3.6-percent gain and VW managed a 5.1-percent gain over the same period.
Sales in China may be a deciding factor as to which automaker performs best in 2013. Toyota's figures were down 13 percent in China. Meanwhile, GM and VW are continuing their upward trajectories in the crucial Chinese market.
As ever, each of the automakers says publicly it doesn't care much about the title. Shino Yamada, a spokesperson for Toyota, told The Washington Post, "Rather than pursuing numbers, we try to sell one car at a time, producing good cars. We aren't focused on being number one." GM spokesperson Jim Cain echoed a similar note, saying, "A day doesn't go by that we don't try to increase our sales all over the world."
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/24/t...m-and-vw-clos/
04-24-13, 03:25 PM
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Toyota sales are down because of Japan and end of incentives compared to last year, but that will improve in upcoming months... on the other hand, GM and VW are failing down sharply in Europe. It will be interesting to see whats going to happen... Toyota also launched new Rav4 and will launch Corolla, while VW launched Golf
04-24-13, 03:41 PM
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Great job Toyota!!!
04-25-13, 08:08 AM
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What's interesting is that GM is still doing so well (second place worldwide) after losing four of its divisions. Toyota may be in the lead, but it wasn't chopped up like GM was a few years ago....although, to be fair, it can be argued that Toyota didn't have Government and UAW money coming to its rescue either.
04-25-13, 08:16 AM
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What's interesting is that GM is still doing so well (second place worldwide) after losing four of its divisions. Toyota may be in the lead, but it wasn't chopped up like GM was a few years ago....although, to be fair, it can be argued that Toyota didn't have Government and UAW money coming to its rescue either.
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04-23-14, 10:29 AM
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Toyota Keeps World’s Largest Automaker Crown
Japan’s largest auto brand has once again captured the coveted title of world’s largest automaker.
Toyota outsold both Volkswagen and General Motors once again in the first quarter of 2014, making that three straight quarters of sales supremacy for the Japanese brand.
Sales at Toyota, including Hino Motors and Daihatsu Motor Co., were up to 2.58 million units between January and March 2014. When it comes to second place, both Volkswagen and General Motors reported selling 2.4 million vehicles each, making it impossible to actual name the second place brand.
In the USA, Toyota lost out to both GM and Ford when it comes to sales, moving 520,997 units in the first quarter. GM led the way with 649,637 sales, while Ford is stuck in the middle, moving 580,260 units. All three company’s sales were down by about 2 percent year-over-year.
Toyota has enjoyed strong sales thanks to a weak Yen, which helped the brand have its most profitable fiscal year ever in 2013.
Toyota outsold both Volkswagen and General Motors once again in the first quarter of 2014, making that three straight quarters of sales supremacy for the Japanese brand.
Sales at Toyota, including Hino Motors and Daihatsu Motor Co., were up to 2.58 million units between January and March 2014. When it comes to second place, both Volkswagen and General Motors reported selling 2.4 million vehicles each, making it impossible to actual name the second place brand.
In the USA, Toyota lost out to both GM and Ford when it comes to sales, moving 520,997 units in the first quarter. GM led the way with 649,637 sales, while Ford is stuck in the middle, moving 580,260 units. All three company’s sales were down by about 2 percent year-over-year.
Toyota has enjoyed strong sales thanks to a weak Yen, which helped the brand have its most profitable fiscal year ever in 2013.
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