VolksWagen Beats Toyota In Global Sales

VolksWagen went forward in 2011 for leading the world market, surpassing Toyota. According to proportion of automotive consulting Jato Dynamics, German manufacturer recorded a high of 29.8% in sales worldwide with a volume of 417,521 vehicles sold in January. Toyota which had been leading the world rankings forward of Chevrolet since 2007, fell 0.5% to 394,350 cars sold in the first months of this year.

The growth was influenced by VW’s resumption of production in Europe to levels before the economic crisis of 2008. In addition, the automaker from Wolfsburg recorded increases in Asian and American markets, particularly in the United States. The positive result, although the plans of the brand, came forward of time. The company’s goal was to reach the top of the industry only in 2014.

But the German mark was not the only surprise in the ranking of the jet. Chevrolet, which came in second place by the end of 2010 in January fell to fourth position. In front was a Ford, which recorded a high of 14% this year, also on behalf of the European market. In all, the blue oval brand sold 324,243 vehicles in January against 300,615 of its rival compatriot. The top 10 also includes Nissan, Hyundai, Honda, Kia, Renault and Fiat.