Toyota is now the world’s best seller
January 23, 2009 – 11:16 am by Rachit Hirani
After being the second best seller in 2007, Toyota has moved a step further as the Japan-based company sold the most cars in 2008. General Motors was the manufacturer to sell the most car and trucks in 2007, the American auto giant had held that position for the past 77 years.
There has been a decline in GM’s sales figures in 2008 by 10.8 percent as compared to 2007. The Detroit-based manufacturer sold 8.35 million units in 2008, whereas Toyota sold 8.97 million units in 2008.
The main reason for decline in the sales of GM was due to the economic turmoil in the United States. In 2008, the car sales in the US were just above the 10 million mark, with a reduction in sales by 35% as compared to 2007. In 2007, Toyota sold 3,000 units less and Toyota was expected to overtake GM in terms of sales.
Tags: Toyota, World car sales
5 Responses to “Toyota is now the world’s best seller”
toyota rocks anyday compared to GM….way to go toyota and author of this blog too
By amit on Jan 23, 2009
Ya! Economic turmoil may be the reason for decline in the sales of GM..
By Satish Sharma on Jan 23, 2009
hope GM gets the bailout soon
By amit on Jan 23, 2009
I am looking INNIOVA good price offer., as if XYLO is Cheap and best in performance., than TOYOTA is International Company., and is always competeitive than other Brands. Also I am looking INNOVA with auto transmission., and i think that is going to HIT the Market with good price offer.
By Mr. Rashmikant Shah. on Feb 4, 2009
Hi Amit,
Pl.do not name XYLO in comparision with toyota as xylo is no where in any respect ie looks,performance,comfort and rich heritage from Intl base.they have certain commitments for constmer satisfaction also.Some of companies are just for profit makings only and nothing to do with other.they make people fool with false promises and boosting products with glamrs advertising.
By Santosh Shahane on Apr 1, 2009