The statistic shows the world's leading motor vehicle manufacturers in 2017, based on production. Volkswagen produced about 10.4 million vehicles in 2017. Meanwhile, Toyota produced around 10.5 million units, and China's SAIC produced some 2.9 million motor vehicles.
Leading motor vehicle manufacturers worldwide
New motor vehicle production grew to almost 97 million units in 2017. That year, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, GM, and Ford continued to be the leading producers of motor vehicles. Toyota and Volkswagen managed to increase production volumes by around 250,000 units each. These two companies are also the leading motor vehicle manufacturers in terms of sales. Other notable gainers included Nissan, Honda, and Renault. General Motors and fellow American carmaker Ford, as well as Hyundai were among the manufacturers in the top five to report a decline in motor vehicle production. General Motors spun off its European Opel and Vauxhall brands in 2017. Both brands were acquired by Groupe PSA, the maker of Peugeot and Citroen.
Leading motor vehicle manufacturers worldwide in 2017, based on production
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OICA. (April 23, 2019). Leading motor vehicle manufacturers worldwide in 2017, based on production (in 1,000 units) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 22, 2020, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/198524/15-leading-passenger-car-manufacturers-worldwide/
OICA. "Leading motor vehicle manufacturers worldwide in 2017, based on production (in 1,000 units)." Chart. April 23, 2019. Statista. Accessed February 22, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/198524/15-leading-passenger-car-manufacturers-worldwide/
OICA. (2019). Leading motor vehicle manufacturers worldwide in 2017, based on production (in 1,000 units). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 22, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/198524/15-leading-passenger-car-manufacturers-worldwide/
OICA. "Leading Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Worldwide in 2017, Based on Production (in 1,000 Units)." Statista, Statista Inc., 23 Apr 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/198524/15-leading-passenger-car-manufacturers-worldwide/
OICA, Leading motor vehicle manufacturers worldwide in 2017, based on production (in 1,000 units) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/198524/15-leading-passenger-car-manufacturers-worldwide/ (last visited February 22, 2020)
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