VW Expected To Take Top Spot

The World

Volkswagen is expected to become the world’s biggest carmaker this year — a full seven years earlier than its management’s aim to replace Toyota in the industry’s top spot, according to three leading consultancies. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with auto industry reporter John Reed of the Financial Times about predictions that Volkswagen will overtake Toyota this year as the world’s top care maker.

Help keep The World going strong!

The article you just read is free because dedicated readers and listeners like you chose to support our nonprofit newsroom. Our team works tirelessly to ensure you hear the latest in international, human-centered reporting every weekday. But our work would not be possible without you. We need your help.

Make a gift today to help us reach our $25,000 goal and keep The World going strong. Every gift will get us one step closer.