Number 1 car manufacturer makes short work of it
The global auto throne is hard-fought – at least most of the time. But now the decision is crystal clear. An old acquaintance is again at the top, while VW hardly has a chance anymore.
Toyota remains top: Japanese pull VW away
For the fifth time in a row crowns itself Toyota to the after paragraph largest automaker in the world. No other group was able to sell more vehicles in 2022 than the Japanese. Around 10.48 million cars According to their own statements, Toyota and its brands have delivered to their customers all over the world (source: dpa via hot).
Toyota thus recorded a small minus of 0.1 percent in automobiles sold compared to 2021 – in the current economic situation more than just a respectable success. The Japanese carmaker was even able to increase production, despite the explosion in prices and supply problems worldwide. In the end there is an increase of 5.1 percent to 10.61 million vehicles. Toyota defended its first place again ahead of VW.
The Wolfsburg are traditionally the only ones who can keep up with Toyota’s rough quantities. Most recently, this was achieved in 2017. 2022, on the other hand, had to Volkswagen accept a clear minus. Sales fell by 7 percent, VW sold a good 8.26 million vehicles worldwide. Toyota has a comfortable lead over VW.
Despite success: E-cars do not work for Toyota
The general Toyota can use success at the moment. Because the e-car division, which is so important for the future – if you want to call it that in Toyota’s case – is still lacking. Toyota has only brought one electric car onto the market under its own name.
The big car manufacturers have to deal with new competition from China:
The crossover bZ4X hasn’t cut a particularly good figure so far. A few thousand orders in Germany were a good sign, but problems with the wheels led to a recall and a month-long order freeze. The electric car is now available again, and the demand is likely to be met immense starting difficulties however, did not do well.
Incidentally, Tesla set a new personal record with its e-cars in 2022. The e-car pioneer is the most valuable car manufacturer in the world, but with only 1.37 million e-cars in 2022, it is in a completely different league than VW and even more so Toyota.
Don’t want to miss any more news about technology, games and pop culture? No current tests and guides? Then follow us
Facebook
or Twitter.
