Once again it is Toyota the car company world leader in 2022. Specifically, including the volumes of the Daihatsu and Hino subsidiaries, the Japanese manufacturer delivered a total of 10,438,024 vehicles. In a context of a 5% increase in global production (10.6 million, of which 3.6 in Japan and 6.9 outside), Toyota recorded a contraction in sales of 0.1% compared to 2021, with a -9.6% in Japan (1.9 million) and a drop of almost 10% in America (2.1 million). Despite the minus sign at home, Toyota abroad sold 8.58 million cars (+2.3%). In a contingent context, due to the restrictions due to Covid 19 and the shortage of chips and semiconductors, Toyota recorded sales in line with 2021, also thanks to the growth in demand in Asia.
> Above the Corolla, Toyota’s best-selling model worldwide.
Il Volkswagen Group from January and December 2022 he delivered 8.3 million vehicles, recording a -7% compared to 2021, when they were 8.8 million. Observing the situation within the various brands, it can be seen that generalists such as Skoda, Seat / Cupra, all recorded a minus sign. Among premium and luxury brands, Lamborghini and Bentley increased 5.8% to 24,400 units. The BEVs are doing well, with over 572,000 vehicles delivered to customers (352,000 in Europe).
