Jump to content
News
Reviews
Discussons
Activity
Create New...
Close

  • 💬 Join the Conversation

    CnG Logo SQ 2023 RedBlue FavIcon300w.png
    Since 2001, Cheers & Gears has been the go-to hub for automotive enthusiasts. Join today to access our vibrant forums, upload your vehicle to the Garage, and connect with fellow gearheads around the world.

     

  • William Maley
    William Maley

    By William Maley •

    Toyota Reclaims World's Largest Automaker Title

    By William Maley

    Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com

    January 28, 2013

    Toyota has regained the world's largest automaker crown for 2012. The automaker was able to bounce back in 2012 after the earthquake and tsunami rocked Japan last year and a large amount of recalls that caused them to lose the largest automaker title in 2011.

    Toyota and its subsidiaries delivered 9.75 million vehicles last year, ahead of General Motors which delivered 9.29 million vehicles and Volkswagen which delivered 9.09 million vehicles. Toyota sales grew worldwide by 23% in 2012, with Japan seeing the largest increase in sales of 35%. In the U.S., Toyota's market share grew to 14.9% in 2012.

    Toyota forecasts that will deliver 9.91 million vehicles in 2013. This is due to company forecasting continued growth in the United States and a recovery in China where Japanese automakers saw a drop in sales due to a land dispute between the two countries. Toyota also expects a weakening Yen to help out as well.

    Source: Bloomberg

    William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. He can be reached at [email protected] or you can follow him on twitter at @realmudmonster.

    Go to articles

    User Feedback

    Recommended Comments

    G. David Felt
    No one car company is likely to hold this title for any length of time ever again.

    It will be contested for the foreseeable future, and mean very little.

    Exactly that is why the company should be focused on Quality. Building Quality will give you sales. Quality with Passion so the auto's stand out from the rest.

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    G. David Felt
    The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection for Lexus, The Relentless Pursuit of Ordinary for Toyota.

    But they are both Ordinary as Lexus offers nothing special to stand out from the rest of the Luxury car companies. Their Idea is bland and boring, fall asleep at the wheel driving.

    They might as well merge with Google and just make all their ugly boring cars Self Driving since the people are more into their electronics.

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites


    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
    Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

    Guest
    Add a comment...

    ×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

      Only 75 emoji are allowed.

    ×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

    ×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

    ×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

    ×



  • Support Real Automotive Journalism

    Cheers and Gears Logo

    Since 2001, Cheers & Gears has delivered real content and honest opinions — not emotionless AI output or manufacturer-filtered fluff.

    If you value independent voices and authentic reviews, consider subscribing. Plans start at just $2.25/month, and paid members enjoy an ad-light experience.*

    You can view subscription options here.

    *a very limited number of ads contain special coupon deals for our members and will show

  • Similar Content

  • Posts

    • G. David Felt
      Random Thoughts Thread

      By G. David Felt · Posted

      Seems VW is working to bring back their Mojo along with lower prices. “True Volkswagen”: Volkswagen realigns its model range around core values | Volkswagen Newsroom VW will have their ID3 starting at under $30,000 VW has a Fire and Ice limited edition that looks so cool in the purple color, but clearly the 1,990 produced will be for the Euro market only. Volkswagen celebrates the comeback of “Fire and Ice” with a special model and a song by Purple Disco Machine | Volkswagen Newsroom 1990's edition was a 160hp fun drive. The ID3 will be a 320HP EV fun Drive. ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE: Volkswagen starts series production in Zwickau and Dresden | Volkswagen Newsroom Fun does not stop there as VW celebrates 50 years of Polo and has an ID.Polo coming out but has released a race car version first. ID.Polo race car has AWD with 670 HP and 650 lb-ft of torque. 50 years of the Polo: Volkswagen celebrates anniversary with spectacular drift video | Volkswagen Newsroom Current ICE Polo in the rear, the all new ID.Polo in the foreground. 50 years of Polo | Volkswagen Newsroom VW has shown off their ID.Cross concept. World premiere at the IAA: with the ID. CROSS Concept, Volkswagen is presenting a compact SUV for affordable electric mobility | Volkswagen Newsroom This is the Near Production ID.Cross Concept.
    • G. David Felt
      Joke Thread

      By G. David Felt · Posted

      A new pastor was visiting the homes of his parishioners. At one home, it seemed obvious that someone was at home, he knocked but no one answered, even after repeated knocks. He took out a business card and wrote "Revelation 3:20" on the back of the card and stuck it to the door. At the next service when he reviewed the offering, he found his card had been returned in the basket. A cryptic message under his "Revelation 3:20" was "Genesis 3:10". Reaching for his bible to check the citation, he broke out laughing. Revelations 3:20 begins "Behold, I stand at the door and knock" Genesis 3:10 reads, "I heard your voice in the garden, and I was afraid for I was naked." Remember when the funniest jokes were the clean ones? Pass it on!
    • G. David Felt
      Random Thoughts Thread

      By G. David Felt · Posted

      WOW, If this was Biden the GOP would have raged, but no it is Idiot47 looking confused and having to be directed around the room. Forbes published the whole almost 8 min and wow is Idiot47 confused.  
    • G. David Felt
      Random Thoughts Thread

      By G. David Felt · Posted

      Talk about a lying POS Idiot47 is trying to actually think we would believe he was opposed to ICE raids in Georgia on the Hyundai / LG battery plant. Hyundai hoped to return skilled South Korean workers to the US after the ICE raid. Trump just opened the door | CNN Business https://share.google/MftbblNnEZquyJcU7
    • oldshurst442
      Random Thoughts Thread

      By oldshurst442 · Posted

  • Who's Online (See full list)

    • There are no registered users currently online

  • My Clubs

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Hey there, we noticed you're using an ad-blocker. We're a small site that is supported by ads or subscriptions. We rely on these to pay for server costs and vehicle reviews.  Please consider whitelisting us in your ad-blocker, or if you really like what you see, you can pick up one of our subscriptions for just $1.75 a month or $15 a year. It may not seem like a lot, but it goes a long way to help support real, honest content, that isn't generated by an AI bot.

See you out there.

Drew
Editor-in-Chief

I've whitelisted
Continue without support

Write what you are looking for and press enter or click the search icon to begin your search