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Volkswagen Edges Out GM In Global Sales For 2013, Second Only To Toyota
The Volkswagen Group has edged out General Motors to be the second-biggest vehicle manufacturer worldwide for 2013, second only to Toyota. The German carmaker sold 9.73 million cars and trucks last year compared to 9.71 million for
The Volkswagen Group has edged out General Motors to be the second-biggest vehicle manufacturer worldwide for 2013, second only to Toyota.
The German carmaker sold 9.73 million cars and trucks last year compared to 9.71 million for ‘The General’, while Toyota’s global sales topped 9.98 million.
Some have questioned the final rankings with regard to light passenger cars, as Volkswagen’s tally includes sales from its MAN and Scania heavy vehicle divisions, while Toyota sales include Hino and Daihatsu vehicles.