Place 2017	Place 2016	Manufacturer	Sold in 2017	Sold in 2016	Difference	Market share 2017	Market share 2016
1	1	Volkswagen Group	10.377.478	10.030.440	3,5%	11,0%	10,9%
2	2	Toyota M.C.	10.176.362	10.007.207	1,7%	10,8%	10,9%
3	3	Renault Nissan Alliance	10.075.185	9.504.725	6,0%	10,7%	10,3%
4	4	Hyundai-Kia	7.246.003	7.940.022	-8,7%	7,7%	8,6%
5	5	General Motors	6.861.601	6.834.317	0,4%	7,3%	7,4%
6	6	Ford M.C.	6.243.891	6.345.109	-1,6%	6,6%	6,9%
7	7	Honda M.C.	5.323.537	4.950.068	7,5%	5,7%	5,4%
8	8	F.C.A.	4.791.661	4.776.789	0,3%	5,1%	5,2%
9	9	P.S.A.	4.106.791	4.274.662	-3,9%	4,4%	4,6%
10	10	Suzuki	3.155.619	2.826.964	11,6%	3,3%	3,1%
11	11	Mercedes Benz	2.638.826	2.452.026	7,6%	2,8%	2,7%
12	12	BMW	2.456.511	2.385.085	3,0%	2,6%	2,6%
13	15	Geely Group	1.925.955	1.406.112	37,0%	2,0%	1,5%
14	13	SAIC Motor	1.803.877	1.722.743	4,7%	1,9%	1,9%
15	14	Mazda	1.575.796	1.529.757	3,0%	1,7%	1,7%
16	16	ChangAn	1.426.965	1.400.812	1,9%	1,5%	1,5%
17	19	Dongfeng Motor	1.090.215	1.052.679	3,6%	1,2%	1,1%
18	17	BAIC	1.083.021	1.228.695	-11,9%	1,1%	1,3%
19	20	Fuji Heavy Industries	1.056.929	1.011.567	4,5%	1,1%	1,1%
20	21	GM-SAIC-Wuling	1.017.662	760.292	33,9%	1,1%	0,8%
21	18	Great Wall Motors	1.006.322	1.090.841	-7,7%	1,1%	1,2%
22	22	Tata	828.240	759.989	9,0%	0,9%	0,8%
23	23	Chery Automobile	648.390	689.401	-5,9%	0,7%	0,7%
24	31	GAC Group	510.048	392.856	29,8%	0,5%	0,4%
25	24	Jack Motors	444.657	598.094	-25,7%	0,5%	0,6%

Here's what the world's top ten automakers look like at the end of 2017. Despite the fact that it only includes Japanese, American, South Korean and European companies, showed the greatest increase in productivity Chinese Geely. Thanks to the success at domestic market China, as well as acquiring control of Malaysian brand Piton and British luxury brand Lotos, it sold 37% more cars (1.9 million units) compared to last year and took 13th place.

10. Suzuki

According to last year's results, the Japanese automaker sold 3.1 million cars. Compared to 2016, sales of Suzuki cars soared by 11.6%. This was facilitated successful sales in the domestic market of Japan and India, where subsidiary Maruti-Suzuki controls almost half (45.5%) of the fast-growing automotive industry. However, the Japanese car brand is also strong in Europe thanks to a wave of new products such as the Ignis and Baleno.

9.PSA

The acquisition of Opel placed the French car manufacturer in ninth place in the ranking of the most successful automakers. It has 4.79 million sales, which is 3.9% worse than in 2016.

Since 2012, the PSMA Rus plant has been operating in Russia, which produces cars in full production cycle. It produces not only light trucks, but also sedans such as the Peugeot 408 and Citroen C4 Sedan, as well as SUVs under the Mitsubishi brand - Outlander and Pajero Sport.

8. FCA

The Italian-American company reported 4.79 million vehicle sales, which is 0.3% higher than in 2016. One of the best-selling models in the West is the Fiat 500. This hatchback is not very popular in Russian market, however, the owners speak about it exclusively in a positive tone. And super popular Fiat car in Italy it is Panda.

7.Honda MC

Showing stable growth, Japanese company sold 5.3 million cars last year - 7.5% more than in 2016. Her SUV Honda CR-V, sedan Honda Accord And hatchback Honda Civics are among the best-selling passenger cars in the world.

6. Ford MC

Although the American company took sixth place in the list of largest automobile companies, its sales figures worsened compared to 2016 (6.2 million units versus 6.3 million units, respectively). This is due to personnel changes - he was fired from Ford CEO Mark Fields. Under him, Ford showed less determination and agility than its main competitor, General Motors.

As for the most popular models, That Ford pickup F-Series still dominates its class thanks to its untouchable position in the US. A Ford Focus is one of the best-selling cars in the world.

However, the biggest loser of 2017 is the Ford Fusion, which lost almost a third of global sales.

5. General Motors

Having completed the sale of Opel (along with its subsidiary Vauxhall brand) to PSA, General Motors moved from 4th to 5th place in the ranking of the world's largest automakers in 2018. It sold 6.86 million units, an increase of 0.4%, and this does not include sales of Opel cars.

4. Hyundai-Kia

Another manufacturer who is fighting for Chinese market, but is experiencing big problems due to anti-South Korean sentiment in the country following increased tensions between the two Koreas. Although sales Hyundai-Kia cars increased in other countries, in China they decreased by 26%. In total, in 2017 the company sold 7.2 million cars, which is 8.7% lower than in 2016.

3. Renault-Nissan

The Franco-Japanese alliance opens the top three in the production of passenger cars. The alliance owes much of its record sales volume to joining Mitsubishi Motors in 2016. In total, over 10 million cars were sold in 2017, an increase of 6% compared to last year’s ranking.

2.Toyota Motor

The Japanese company again fell short of first place in global car sales. For the second year in a row, it loses the palm to the German Volkswagen.

Global Sales Toyota cars in 2017 amounted to a record 10.17 million units, which is 1.6% more than the results of 2016.

The lag behind Volkswagen was mainly due to mixed results in emerging markets, especially China, where the German automaker increased volume by 5.1% to 4.18 million vehicles.

While Toyota's sales in Europe and China rose, figures for the Middle East and the US fell by 14.9% and 0.6% respectively.

At the same time, the Japanese do not intend to purposefully achieve greater volumes, fearing that this could deteriorate the quality of the cars they produce. In 2018, the company plans to sell 10.49 million cars. At the same time, Japanese sales are expected to fall by 5% due to the fact that interest in new (by this moment) versions will decrease, but overseas sales will increase by 3%.

1.Volkswagen Group

The leader of the top 10 most successful automakers was German Volkswagen, which produces one of the In 2017, it sold 10.37 million cars, improving its performance by 3.5% compared to 2016. And this despite the “diesel scandal”, in which the German automaker pleaded guilty to deliberately underestimating emissions figures in diesel cars. Because of him in 2015 year Volkswagen recalled over 480 passenger cars, sold in the USA. And at the beginning of 2017, he agreed with the US authorities on a fine of $4.3 billion.

Russian owners of cars manufactured by Volkswagen were not affected by the environmental scandal due to differences in the laws of America and Russia.

First car modern type(that is, with gasoline engine) was created in 1885 by a certain Karl Benz. Is your name familiar? It was a three-wheeled, two-seater carriage on high wheels. Since then, people have been constantly improving their invention, releasing hundreds of thousands of new products every year around the world.


Among all the countries with developed light industry, the six leaders in automobile production stand out.

No. 1 China - 24.5 million units in 2015

It is not for nothing that the People's Republic of China is considered the largest car market in the world. Every year, concerns produce more and more more models. In terms of vehicle production, China surpasses the next two automakers (USA and Japan) combined. Most of the cars are sold on the domestic market.

The most popular Chinese car brands:

• BYD promotes independence in machine production. The company intends to soon fill the whole world with its models, reviving the national automobile industry.
• Lifan- a concern that over more than 20 years has become one of the hundred largest non-state companies in China. In addition to passenger cars, it also produces buses, motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and trucks.
• Geely holds the title of the most innovative enterprise in China. Produces more than 30 models.
• Chery They are developing models of hybrid and electric vehicles.
• Great Wall famous for its pickup trucks.
• FAW is the oldest Chinese automobile company.

No. 2 USA – 12.1 million units in 2016

The US automobile industry began at the end of the 19th century. Since then, it was this state that led the ranking in car production. In the 80s of the twentieth century. Japan took the lead, and in 2008 China took first place.

The best car brands from this country:

• Cadillac is a brand that produces luxury cars. Under this brand, a standard engine was created for the American automobile industry.
• Ford. The concern produces a wide range of passenger and commercial vehicles.
• Chevrolet- one of the most popular brands in America. At the moment, the sale of models of this brand is stopped in Russia and Europe.
• Buick is a company that produces cars for the middle class.

No. 3 Japan – 9.2 million units in 2015

Production Japanese cars decreases every year, but, nevertheless, they remain popular. Thanks to the affordable price-quality ratio, they are leaders in terms of sales. Comfortable salon, modern system control, low cost, excellent basic equipment and reliability is what many car owners love so much.

The most famous car brands are:

• Toyota is a concern that produces cars for both beginners in the car business and experienced drivers. Has an impressive line-up family models. Spare parts for Toyota can be found in every corner of the country.
• Nissan – car brand, which prides itself on the environmental friendliness of its creations. Replacement parts are also produced by the corporation itself.
• Honda is a company that equips car interiors with last word technology. High level of security in in case of an accident allows the concern to outsell its competitors.
• Subaru- a brand that is distinguished by the presence all-wheel drive on all 4 wheels and a monocoque body. Ease of maintenance, comfortable salon, packed with technology, and an attractive price make Subaru cars a worthy investment option.
• Suzuki release compact models who have cross-country ability. This cost-effectiveness is very tempting modern world traffic jams and bad roads.
• Mazda is an automaker that produces models that can withstand any weather conditions.

No. 4 Germany – 6 million units in 2015

Engines internal combustion invented by the inhabitants of Germany, Karl Benz and Nicholas Otto. People immediately thought of installing a motor on a wheeled cart. The companies founded in those days are now large concerns. Among European countries Germany occupies a leading position in the production of high-quality vehicles.

German auto industry in brands:

• Volkswagen – largest concern, which also accommodates brands: Audi, Skoda, Seat, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche. The first three brands are key, and the rest are more designed to maintain interest in the brand's cars.
• Mercedes-Benz- a company that immediately produced expensive cars, but over time began to produce high-quality small cars.
• Opel was originally a German brand, but it was bought by the Americans and is now part of General Motors.
• BMW- manufacturer of luxury cars. The release is quite small, but a successful branding policy allowed the company to become popular among young people.

No. 5 South Korea – 4.5 million units in 2015

The South Korean automobile industry began in the mid-twentieth century. For the first few decades, copies of famous European models were produced. But then, involving foreign specialists, they began to develop their own cars.

Machine manufacturers:

• KIA has factories all over the world - in Turkey, North America, China, India, etc.
• Hyundai is the largest automobile manufacturer in Korea.

No. 6 India – 4.1 million units in 2015

The Indian automobile industry is developing rapidly and, thanks to its drive, is already ranked 6th in the world. Factories of many foreign concerns are located on the territory of the state, but there are also purely national production facilities.

Indian stamps:

• Force specializes in production trucks, buses and agricultural machinery.
• Tata- a company that produces passenger cars and commercial vehicles, as well as engines of the same name.

Rapid development automotive industry in some countries and declining production in others change this ranking every year. For several years, China has held first place. But will it always be like this?

Today, several dozen models are assembled in our country foreign brands, and among them are brands from all over the world - the USA, Germany, Czech Republic, France, Japan, China, South Korea. Production has been established in Kaluga prestigious sedans Audi, in Kaliningrad – their main ones BMW competitors. Released in Cherkessk Chinese models Brilliance, Lifan and Geely, and in Naberezhnye Chelny - American Ford. At the other end of our country, in Vladivostok, they collect Japanese Mazda And Korean SsangYong. And this is only a small part of an extensive list foreign models produced on domestic soil.

Advantages of buying a car made in Russia

What does a simple motorist get from the fact that the “foreign car” he purchased was made in Russia? Firstly, such models are sold at much more attractive prices - after all, the manufacturer does not have to pay very serious import duties. Secondly, the fact that the car was produced in our country guarantees high level service and uninterrupted supply of spare parts.

Advantages of buying a Russian-assembled foreign car from MAS MOTORS

At the car showroom official dealer"MAS MOTORS" is represented by a large part foreign cars, produced in Russia - from the most prestigious German Audi sedan A6 to budget models Chinese brand Brilliance. In our showroom you will be able to see all these cars with your own eyes, simultaneously and in one place, compare them and make sure that the cars that are assembled in Russia are in no way inferior to their foreign counterparts coming off the assembly lines of factories located in the historical the homeland of the brand.

In 2017 on automotive market a struggle unfolded between two large automobile corporations - German manufacturer Volkswagen and Japanese manufacturer Toyota.

In 2016 she won German company. This year, based on the results of the first 4 months, the Japanese manufacturer was in the lead. In January-April, Toyota sold 40 thousand more cars than the Germans. Toyota is an automaker that sells the most popular cars in the world.

1.Toyota

The manufacturer is part of Toyota Group. The Toyota brand is associated with it. The company began its activities with the production of automatic weaving looms.
After the war, commercial passenger cars of the SA type were produced. Founded in 1950 separate company, which specialized in selling - Toyota Motor Sales Co. In April 1956, a dealer company was created, and in 1957 -

Toyota Crown took a leading position in exports to the United States. The company expanded rapidly in the 1960s. The first car was produced outside of Japan. It rolled off the production line in 1963 in Melbourne. The products are the best-selling in Japan. In 1992, cars accounted for up to 40%.

2.Volkswagen

In second position is German concern, whose headquarters are located in Wolfsburg. The parent company of the concern is VAG. The automaker includes 342 companies that produce cars and sell them.

In September 2011, Porsche held a 50.73% stake. Based on the results of 9 months of 2009, the concern was the largest manufacturer of cars. It is ranked 14th on the Fortune Global 500.

3. Renault-Nissan

The third position is occupied by Renault-Nissan alliance. This French-Japanese joint venture is 110 thousand cars behind the leader in the ranking.
In October 2016, MMC announced that Nissan had completed a deal to purchase a 34% stake in MMC.

Thus he became major shareholder companies.
According to statistics, in the first half of 2017 the alliance took a leading position in car sales. This achievement is ensured by joining Mitsubishi Alliance Motors in 2016.

In March 2012, Nissan announced the resumption of production by 2014 budget car Datsun brand. In 2012, development of an assembly program was launched Nissan Almera Classic.

4. Central Motors

The American concern General Motors is in 4th position. This is a big one automobile corporation was created more than 70 years ago. At the end of 2014, the company took 3rd place in the world in terms of the number of cars sold. Production is established in 35 countries, and sales are in 192 countries.

The headquarters is located in Detroit. The company was formed through the merger of several automakers. The old firm was founded in 1892 under the name Olds Motor Vehicle Company.

In 1903, to avoid competition, General Motors Corporation was created, which included Olds Motor and Buick. Since 1918, the corporation included Chevrolet, and since 1920, the Canadian company McLaughlin Motor.

5. Hyundai-Kia

The top five includes the Korean Hyundai-Kia alliance. In January-April of this year, alliance sales fell by 10.9% compared to same period last year.

Kia is the second largest automaker in South Korea and 7 in the world. It was founded in 1944 and is part of the Hyundai Motor Group. Since 2016, more than 149.6 thousand alliance vehicles have been sold in the Russian Federation.

6. Ford

This is an American auto company that produces cars under Ford brand. It ranks 4th in the world in terms of production volumes over the entire period of its existence. For the current Ford moment– 3rd company in the US market after GM and Toyota.

This is the ninth major public company in the world. Its headquarters are located in Dearborn, Michigan. The founder of the company is Henry Ford, and the year of creation is 1903. The company produces various passenger and commercial vehicles. The company is divided into 3 structures based on geography. Since 2006, the company has been committed to new strategy– “One Ford.”

7.Honda

This international company is a leading company in Japan. It is one of the top ten automakers in the world. Main production capacity located in the USA, Japan, Brazil and India. The main sales market is the USA, Southeast Asia. The company was founded in 1948 by inventor and entrepreneur Honda.

In December 2006, the company founded a subsidiary - Honda Soltec. It specializes in the development of photovoltaic cells. In 2008, the company developed CIGS type thin-film cells based on indium, copper, and selenium. But since the company began to lag behind its competitors, it was liquidated in 2013. Due to the 2011 earthquake, the company's research center was damaged, so all factories were suspended.

8. Fiat-Chrysler

Since January 2014, after the consolidation of 100% of the shares of the American Chrysler, the Fiat board of directors decided to create a single Fiat-Chrysler auto company. The headquarters of the alliance is located in the Netherlands.

9. Suzuki

Suzuki is in 9th position in the ranking. This is a Japanese company with headquarters in the city of Hamamatsu, and is in great demand among consumers all over the world.

The company was founded in 1909 by Michio Suzuki. It began its activities with the production of weaving looms, motorcycles and motorbikes. Since the 1930s, when demand for cars in Japan increased, the production line was expanded. Since 1937, the auto company has specialized in the production of small cars.

10. Peugeot-Citroen

The Peugeot-Citroen alliance is in 10th position. This is the main manufacturer of the French automobile industry. Parent company - Peugeot Citroen is the second largest car manufacturer in Europe. It is a major manufacturer of passenger cars in Europe. It accounts for 18.8% of the total market.

The rating is based on official data published by the manufacturers themselves. Statistics from the analytical site Focus2move were also used.

The rating takes into account production statistics automobile alliances, which may include several companies or brands. For example, the statistics do not take into account individual manufacturers such as Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT and Skoda, but the entire Volkswagen group, which includes all these brands.

The same goes for alliances. The rating does not provide separate data for Renault and Nissan. It counts these manufacturers as one big company. In addition, in 2017, the French-Japanese alliance became the owner of a controlling stake Mitsubishi shares, which allowed the partners to improve production statistics.

Statistics count together Korean manufacturers Kia and Hyundai, since the latter owns a controlling stake in Kia Motors.

Another deal that influenced the balance of power in the ranking largest automakers world, is a change of ownership of Opel. In 2017, the American General Motors sold its German asset to the French - the PSA concern, which is better known as Peugeot-Citroen.

Today Groupe PSA includes five car brands: Peugeot, Citroen, DS, Opel and Vauxhall (Opel cars are sold under this brand in some countries).

In the table below you will find the following information:

• the names of the largest automakers in the world;
• volume of cars produced;
• dynamics - changes in production volumes compared to the corresponding period last year.

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The world's largest automakers

Based on sales results in January-June 2019.

№	Manufacturer	Number of cars, million	Dynamics, %
1	Volkswagen	5.05	-6.7
2	Toyota	4.8	+1.6
3	Renault-Nissan	4.6	-7
4	General Motors	3.7	-15.3
5	Hyundai-Kia	3.5	-4.9
6	Ford	2.5	-11
7	Honda	2.4	+1.8
8	Fiat-Chrysler	2.2	-5.9
9	P.S.A.	1.7	-11.8
10	Daimler	1.3	-3.9