According to spokeswoman Shino Yamada, Toyota's global sales, including the brands like Hino and Daihatsu, to reach 2.43 million in the first three months of the year. This figure surpassed GM (2.36 million) and VW (2.27 million).
Despite holding the number 1 position, Toyota's global sales have actually decreased slightly. Specifically, territorial disputes that Toyota's sales are down 13% in China in the first 3 months. Meanwhile, at home in Japan, the reduction is 13%, while in Europe is 10%.
Japanese carmakers are expected to consume nearly 10 million vehicles in 2013, a milestone that has not achieved any manufacturer.
"Toyota will probably remain No. 1 this year," Kentaro Hayashi, a senior analyst at Tachibana Securities Co.. said. "However, the gap will likely narrow, because GM is planning to launch new models."
In 2008 Toyota ended the reign of 77 years in his capacity as the largest automobile manufacturer in the world and maintains GM in 2011, before the title slip from the impact of natural disasters in Japan and Thailand.
Sales boom last year helped Toyota sold 9.75 million cars and regain No. 1 spot.
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