VW Could Become 2nd Largest Automaker in 2015
Volkswagen will at least be in second place for overall sales through the first quarter of 2015.
From January through March, the German automaker squeezed past General Motors for at least second place after selling 2.49 million vehicles from its family of automakers which includes Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Seat and Skoda. The Volkswagen Group’s sales are up 1.8 percent compared to a year ago, helping it edge our General Motors, which sold 2.42 million units across Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Opel, Vauxhall and other affiliates like Jiefang and Wuling. GM sales are up 1.9 percent compared to a year ago.
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The world’s top-selling automaker for the last three years is Toyota and the Japanese automaker is expected to announce its first-quarter global sales next week. For now, Volkswagen will have to settle for at least second, but it is a possibility that it edged out Toyota through the first quarter of 2015.
[Source: TimesFreePress]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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