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    MushyHeirloom: Chevrolet Corsa, Celta and Aveo ...that is, Opel Corsa, reskinned '90s Corsa B, and Daewoo Kalos. more »
    POLAЯ ON PЯOBATION: Once upon a time there was a HUGE American Car Maker who, boasting how he could make and sell more than anyone else, was forever teasing the little Ja... more »
    Novaload: Well, anybody can have an off year. I heard yesterday that America's back, baby! more »
    TR3-A: So by using that particular picture with Toyota and GM badges, do you mean to imply that GM took a dive and Toyota wants them to get back up and fight... more »
    1300ccsoffury: Doesn't it just grind your gears that the world's largest automaker doesn't make vehicles for US? I'd love to disprove the theory by releasing a car o... more »
    htrodblder: Its kinda like vanilla being declared the biggest selling flavor, its not exactly something to brag about more »
    jduffy13: Oh what a feeling! BTW it's not like they've got some kind of secret formula for success. Make good cars that last. Wow, that was hard to figure out. ... more »
    five_on_ninetyeight: Toyota has 50% market share in Japan equating to around 2 million units. GM sold like 3 cars there. Having your government essentially exclude your ma... more »
    Elhigh: It ain't that special being the biggest turd in the bowl. Unless memory serves, Toy also lost sales and money this year. more »
    Graverobber: Being the largest car seller in this economy is like being the tallest munchkin in the Wizard of Oz; big effing deal. more »
    Boosted Lego Wagon: Apparently boring everyone to sleep counts as a TKO. more »
    Ash78, tryptophanatic: High-fives, everyone! I'm pretty sure the worst is over. more »
    Boosted Lego Wagon: What a Supra accomplishment. Too bad the current line up Corollas over and plays dead. more »
    Swallow_Doretti: Toyota was the largest automaker in 2007, too, despite GM's claims to the contrary. GM's stunt at the end where they added in Wuling sales was simply... more »
    Uncle Bo: While Russia, Africa and the Middle East enjoy new GM models such as the Camaro, the Cruze and the Traverse, the North American market will recieve ex... more »
  • #carpocalypsenow

    Toyota Officially World's Largest Automaker

    Moments ago, GM announced 2008 global auto sales. With 8.35 million vehicles sold, the automaker fell 620,000 short of Toyota's 8.97 million 2008 car and truck sales. Toyota is now officially the world's largest automaker. More »
  • #salesnumbers

    GM August Sales Down 20.7% From August 2007; Still Best Sales Month In 2008