German news outlets have already handed Toyota’s crown of world’s largest automaker to Volkswagen, but those reports appear to have been a little premature. According to the official numbers, Toyota is still well ahead of VW in sales volume.
Volkswagen’s third-quarter financial results revealed the automaker produced 4.4 million vehicles during the first nine months of the year – trumping Toyota’s 4.2 million units. However, VW’s production total includes joint-ventures in which it doesn’t own a majority share, making its final figure artificially high. VW doesn’t break down its sales by affiliates, so judging how many cars the German automaker has actually produced remains impossible.
Toyota, on the other hand, has legitimately produced 4.2 million vehicles this year, easily making it the world’s largest automaker. Adding Toyota’s affiliates to the mix puts the company at 4.9 million units produced, according to Automotive News.
Toyota will likely hold on to its lead for the foreseeable future due European scrappage laws set to expire next year. Volkswagen’s sales have been bolstered by incentives programs, with a drop off in sales expected after the programs expire.
11/13, 4:55 PM
posted by:
leftwingagenda
drama!
11/13, 4:55 PM
posted by:
Sector_15504
its like high school all over again….
11/13, 5:03 PM
posted by:
EMINEM
no comment
11/13, 5:03 PM
posted by:
Lawnchair88
Live video coverage!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0
11/13, 5:06 PM
posted by:
CiNO
Don’t be a hater. I’m sure Toyota will be better after they bring successor of Levin/ Trueno back.
11/13, 5:09 PM
posted by:
Smegley Wanxalot
HOLY CRAP that’s DR FILL IN THAT VIDEO!!!!!!
11/13, 5:11 PM
posted by:
ajm11
VW should be happy they are not largest. Look at all the problems that are surfacing since Toyota took over the reigns.
11/13, 5:13 PM
posted by:
JakeK66
Maybe VW wasn’t including the production of it’s Routan though since they don’t produce them giving them an extra 10-15 vehicles!
11/13, 5:45 PM
posted by:
howsmydriving
I’m glad to see Toyota retain the crown. They deserve it.
11/13, 6:04 PM
posted by:
KarLoveBoy88
Its only a matter of time before it actually is true. Toyofo is losing it
11/13, 6:05 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Poor Germans… so what’s that now, 0 for 3 when it comes to world domination?
11/13, 6:44 PM
posted by:
rpmfan
@johnnycanuck
LOL! And I’m half German.
11/13, 7:08 PM
posted by:
85ZingoGTR
Jesus. That was quick.
11/13, 7:32 PM
posted by:
steve333
According to GMInsideNews, GM still has the crown
11/13, 8:45 PM
posted by:
DrFill
DAMN!
Do I ever get tired of being right ALL of the time?
Actually
No!
LOL
DrFill
11/13, 8:49 PM
posted by:
DrFill
Nice job by LLN checking this bogus story before running with it
‘Ppreciate dat!
DrFill
11/13, 9:32 PM
posted by:
Borat
Johnny, don’t instigate bastards, I am allergic to ovens.
11/14, 12:08 AM
posted by:
fordman
Hey everybody,don’t forget Ford,theySUCK!
11/14, 2:21 AM
posted by:
aggie531
Good Lord are you nmofgm just under a different screen name or are you someone else? Only stupider.
Smegley-
Is DrFill the guy or the woman? I’m bettin on the woman, but that’s just me.
11/14, 4:17 AM
posted by:
e46Ne90
I dont understand why being a #1 seller is so important…I personally would never buy a car based on this data
11/14, 8:11 AM
posted by:
DrFill
Aggie
Do you have to be a bottom everywhere you go?
DrFill
11/14, 9:08 AM
posted by:
easyrider
Toyota being Number 1 just means there are now more stupid americans than ever. You should be proud.
11/14, 11:08 AM
posted by:
Smegley Wanxalot
Aggie, Dr Fill is the flat-chested red-headed woman with the short-cropped bouffant hair who is doing the singing and who doesnt stand a chance of ever getting laid.
11/14, 2:10 PM
posted by:
DrFill
Smegely
Which one of you two is Roy?
DrFill
11/14, 2:55 PM
posted by:
ktulu
Your Commenttoyaota = largest automaker
Wb= largest fgood automakef
Case closed
11/14, 5:02 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Translation*
Toyota = largest automaker
VW = largest good automaker
Case Closed.
*note to beatus: I know this is usually your deal but we completely understand if you’re just a little preoccupied owing to your recent revelation concerning beatus jr. Just don’t let it happen again!
11/15, 3:08 AM
posted by:
PhuckFavre
Phuck Toyota
11/15, 2:55 PM
posted by:
Borat
^^^ You have the tool to do that? Wow! Make a movie, it may sell/
11/16, 11:50 AM
posted by:
The Stig
Nice translation Johnny. I wonder what filter he’s using to produce that gibberish.
11/16, 5:03 PM
posted by:
mikemaj82
and also the title of company with the largest recall ever! YAY!