Toyota Defeats GM to Seize World's No. 1 Automaker Slot in 2012

Japanese auto giant, Toyota Motor Corporation has yesterday announced its production, domestic sales and export results, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd., for December 2012 and for CY2012. Toyota's global vehicle sales for the year 2012 stood at 9.748 million vehicles, which has even surpassed the estimated sales figure of 9.7 million vehicles, making it world's top automaker once again leaving behind General Motors.

Published On Jan 29, 2013 15:45 IST

Published OnJan 29, 2013 15:44 IST

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General Motors had been the top-selling auto giant for more than seven decades before losing the top position to Toyota in 2008, however GM regained the crown in 2011 as Toyota's production was hurt badly by the earthquake and tsunami in north eastern Japan. While the Volkswagen came at no. 3 position, selling a record 9.1 million vehicles around the world.

2012 Results Global (Toyota, Lexus, Dihatsu, Hino):

• Production in Japan: 4,420,158 (+26.9%)

• Overseas production: 5,489,282 (+25.5%)

• Worldwide production: 9,909,440 (+26.1%)

• Sales in Japan: 2,411,890 (+35.2%)

• Worldwide sales: 9,747,762 (+22.6%)

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