Volkswagen Overtakes Toyota to Become Biggest Manufacturer

2009-11-27

Volkswagen has just pushed long-time leading vehicle manufacturer Toyota into second place in the biggest manufacturers list, based on recent figures released by the motor industry analysts Global Insight.

The Volkswagen Group became the most prolific manufacturer by producing 4.4 million vehicles from January to September, with Toyota making 4.0 million, third placed Ford with 3.7 million and General Motors just behind at 3.6 million cars, vans and trucks.