Worldwide Car Sales: Top-Selling Manufacturers

Published Oct 10, 2024Updated Sep 17, 2026

Published Oct 10, 2024 · Updated Sep 17, 2026

The automotive industry has shown varied performance across major car manufacturers, with some brands achieving record sales while others saw moderate growth.

What are the top-selling car manufacturers globally?

Toyota remained the largest automaker globally in 2025 for the sixth year running, selling 10.54 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles, up 3.7% from 10.16 million in 20241. That is roughly 11.5% of the 91.9 million light vehicles sold worldwide in 20252. Including its Daihatsu and Hino subsidiaries, the Toyota group sold 11.32 million vehicles, up 4.6%1.

  • Volkswagen Group followed with 8.98 million deliveries in 2025, down 0.5% from 9.03 million in 20243, as growth in Europe and South America offset declines in China and North America.
  • Stellantis was third with 5.48 million consolidated shipments in 2025, up 1% from 5.42 million in 20244.
  • BYD sold 4.60 million new energy vehicles in 2025, up 7.7% from 4.27 million in 20245, keeping it the world's largest EV maker.
  • General Motors placed fifth with 4.55 million vehicles sold worldwide6, and Ford followed close behind, both selling a mix of traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electrified models.
  • Hyundai and Kia together sold 7.24 million vehicles in 2025: Hyundai Motor 4.11 million (up 2%)7 and Kia a record 3.14 million (up 2%)8. Counted as one group they would rank third, but the chart shows each maker's own total.
  • Tesla delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 20259, down 8.6% from 1.79 million in 202410, its second annual decline in a row.
Top Selling Car Makers in 2025Global vehicle sales as reported by each manufacturerSource: manufacturer full-year 2025 sales releases; GM via Car Industry Analysis. Company or group totals — basesdiffer by maker.Toyota (incl. Lexus)10.54MVolkswagen Group8.98MStellantis5.48MBYD4.6MGeneral Motors4.55MFord4.39MHyundai Motor4.11MHonda3.46MSuzuki3.3MNissan3.2MKia3.14MGeely Auto3.02MChery Group2.81MBMW Group2.46MMercedes-Benz Group (cars and vans)2.16MTesla1.64M2025 sales (vehicles)
Top Selling Car Makers in 2025 — global vehicle sales as reported by each manufacturer (company or group totals).

Which car manufacturer sold the most vehicles each year?

Toyota has led global sales every year since 2020, and 2025 was its sixth year running as the world's top-selling automaker.

  • In 2025, Toyota sold 9.65 million Toyota-brand vehicles (10.54 million including Lexus)1, up from 9.31 million in 202411. The 2019–2024 columns in the table below come from a registration compilation; the 2025 column is the makers' own reported sales, which run higher.
  • Honda and Hyundai sit in the next tier. Honda built 3.40 million vehicles in 2025, down 8.9% from 3.73 million in 202412, as output in Asia fell; Honda reports worldwide production rather than a global sales total, and Car Industry Analysis puts its 2025 sales at about 3.46 million6. Hyundai reported 4.11 million retail sales in 2025, a 2% rise on its own like-for-like basis7. Its 4.14 million reported for 2024 is not directly comparable: that total was retail sales in Korea plus wholesales overseas13.
Brand2019 Car Sales2020 Car Sales2021 Car Sales2022 Car Sales2023 Car Sales2024 Car Sales2025 Car Sales
Toyota8,578,1557,583,4688,254,3158,282,4918,569,9738,658,9039,654,576
Volkswagen6,669,1865,552,0645,080,4264,807,9214,965,6214,980,4234,730,600
Honda4,958,1954,284,2784,219,6863,643,6753,774,1613,674,613≈3,460,000
Ford5,016,5424,048,3403,751,7373,529,1273,729,8173,812,8364,395,000
Hyundai4,168,9213,405,6423,606,4233,382,4053,540,7873,558,9134,108,605
Nissan4,497,7033,533,7923,449,8052,824,2672,975,0483,005,5673,202,137
Suzuki2,910,8052,374,2812,664,5742,841,1352,916,1493,094,9583,295,013
Kia2,667,9692,571,5202,771,2722,687,2052,731,3702,763,2443,135,803
Chevrolet3,890,9333,187,3532,522,1392,518,5722,692,3912,603,289–
BYD457,849404,982738,2851,819,9832,683,7434,050,1614,602,436
BMW1,982,9741,816,9671,978,3071,896,1482,101,4872,032,3482,169,761
Mercedes-Benz2,467,2382,195,0132,048,8761,992,8762,063,8202,065,8471,800,800
Audi1,744,5661,600,3551,589,6051,515,7511,772,8921,541,1791,623,600
Tesla304,783456,4061,030,5131,342,1121,770,3541,772,7921,636,129
Renault2,208,1221,711,9421,586,7351,362,8481,435,8471,443,9091,628,030
Fiat1,321,366–1,261,2961,151,3271,235,4421,145,851–
Mazda1,453,6211,225,8751,218,7461,059,0591,182,0341,219,3801,256,215
Peugeot1,413,02328,1521,161,2071,012,7491,060,4321,043,287–
Changan752,093842,8251,011,3721,112,7911,011,3361,101,9132,913,042
Jeep1,438,42840,6931,224,4261,066,3921,008,181937,044–
Geely1,238,8461,152,8601,108,311925,1171,002,3111,245,262≈2,450,000
Tata531,261377,307643,751994,955937,087764,543578,771
Subaru1,001,482849,514831,345778,137889,975928,492896,000
Wuling397,221553,4531,074,685871,765851,9351,041,028≈1,635,100
GAC388,208353,882440,852611,615839,537623,1601,721,489
Skoda1,190,325951,359816,621696,725804,710873,9561,043,900
Chery454,869503,032769,973729,454799,0631,416,0091,700,940
Daihatsu837,927684,712738,593779,413783,416530,654675,285
Volvo742,170712,329770,727688,348750,483812,923710,042
Buick1,095,7451,106,6861,025,650745,722702,821581,191634,884

Source · Sources: 2019–2024 from chinamobil.ru, world car sales by brand (national registration data for about 70 countries; some 2020–2021 data missing due to the pandemic; 2024 is the sum of the site's twelve monthly brand tables). 2025 is compiled from each maker's own reports, so its basis differs by brand (deliveries, wholesales, retail or registrations, and group or brand scope) and generally runs higher than the registration series; Honda's 2025 figure is Car Industry Analysis's sales estimate as Honda reports production only, and Subaru's is the fiscal year to March 2026. ≈ = rounded figure as published. '–' = no comparable figure published.

Which car manufacturer is selling the most vehicles in 2026?

Toyota is on course for a seventh straight year at the top. In the first half of 2026 it sold 5.01 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles worldwide, down 2.9% on a year earlier14 as sales in China fell; with Daihatsu, the group total was 5.39 million15 (Hino counts only for January to March, before it left the group in April).

  • Volkswagen Group delivered 4.13 million vehicles from January to June 2026, down 6.3%, with Volkswagen-brand passenger cars at 2.07 million16.
  • Hyundai Motor sold 1.95 million vehicles in the first half17 and Kia a record 1.63 million18, about 3.58 million combined.
  • BYD sold 1.81 million new energy vehicles in the first half, down 15.7%19, while Tesla delivered 838,149 vehicles (358,023 in the first quarter20 and 480,126 in the second21), up about 16%.

Full-year 2026 figures will be reported by the makers in January 2027.

Top Selling Car Makers, First Half 2026January–June 2026 global vehicle sales as reported by each manufacturerSource: manufacturer first-half 2026 sales releases. Company or group totals — bases differ by maker.Toyota (incl. Lexus)5.01MVolkswagen Group4.13MStellantis2.96MHyundai Motor1.95MBYD1.81MSuzuki1.8MHonda1.68MKia1.63MNissan1.51MGeely Auto1.42MChery Group1.36MRenault Group1.17MBMW Group1.16MTesla838,149Mercedes-Benz Cars837,200Jan–Jun 2026 sales (vehicles)
Top-selling car makers in the first half of 2026 — January–June global vehicle sales as reported by each manufacturer (company or group totals).

Which car manufacturer sold the most vehicles in 2025?

Toyota was the top-selling car manufacturer in 2025 with 10.54 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold worldwide1, of which 9.65 million carried the Toyota badge22. Including Daihatsu and Hino, the Toyota group reached 11.32 million1.

  • Toyota was followed by Volkswagen Group, which delivered 8.98 million vehicles in 2025; 4.73 million of them were Volkswagen-brand passenger cars3. Hyundai Motor and Kia were third with 7.24 million combined7.
Top Car Makers: 2024 vs 2025 Global SalesFull-year vehicle sales as reported by each manufacturer2024 sales (vehicles)2025 sales (vehicles)Source: manufacturer full-year 2024 and 2025 sales releases. Company or group totals — bases differ by maker.2M4M6M8M10M12MToyotaVW GroupStellantisBYDFordHyundaiHondaSuzukiNissanKiaMaker
Top car makers, 2024 versus 2025 — full-year global vehicle sales as reported by each manufacturer (company or group totals).

What are the top car brands in different regions?

In North America, Ford and Chevrolet remained the most popular brands in 2025, particularly for their range of SUVs and trucks.

  • Ford sold 2,204,124 vehicles in the U.S. in 2025, a 6.0% increase from 2024 and its best year since 201923, while Chevrolet sold 1,829,235 vehicles in the U.S. in 2025, up 4.8% from 202424.

In Europe, Volkswagen dominated the market, benefiting from its strong presence in Germany and other central European countries.

  • Volkswagen Group delivered 8.98 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, down 0.5% from 2024, of which 4.73 million were Volkswagen-brand passenger cars3. Its European deliveries rose 4.5% to 3.94 million, and its market share there reached a new high of around 25%.

In Asia, Toyota and Hyundai led the market, with strong sales in Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.

  • Toyota’s sales in Asia contributed to its global total of 10.54 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in 20251, while Hyundai’s global retail sales reached 4,108,605 units, up 2% from 2024, with steady growth in Korea and record sales in North America7.

How do electric vehicle (EV) sales impact car manufacturers?

EV sales continued to rise globally, influencing the strategies of traditional manufacturers.

  • Tesla lost its lead in the EV market in 2025, delivering 1.64 million units, down 8.6% from 202410, as its share of global battery-electric sales fell to 12% from 16.5% in 202425.
  • BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s largest battery-electric seller in 2025, selling 2,256,714 battery-electric passenger cars, up 27.9% from 20245, and capturing a 16.6% share of the global battery-electric market25.

The market share percentages are based on BEV sales alone. While Tesla sells only BEVs, BYD’s total of 4,602,436 new energy vehicles sold in 20255 includes both Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).

Which car manufacturers are growing the fastest?

In 2025, Geely, Chery and BYD grew fastest among the major makers, driven by new energy vehicles and exports, while Tesla deliveries and Honda production fell sharply.

Traditional makers were mostly flat: Toyota grew 3.7%, BMW edged up 0.5%26 and Volkswagen slipped 0.5%3.

  • Geely Auto's 2025 sales: 3.02 million vehicles, up 39% from 2024, a record high27.
  • Chery Group's 2025 sales: a record 2.81 million vehicles, up 7.8% from 202428.
  • BYD's 2025 sales: 4.60 million new energy vehicles, up 7.7% from 20245.
  • Toyota's 2025 sales: 10.54 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles, up 3.7% from 20241.
  • Tesla's 2025 sales: 1.64 million deliveries, down 8.6% from 20249.
  • Honda's 2025 production: 3.40 million vehicles, down 8.9% from 202412.

How do luxury car brands rank in global sales?

BMW and Mercedes-Benz remained the two largest luxury car brands in 2025, though Mercedes-Benz lost ground as sales in China fell.

  • Mercedes-Benz Cars sold 1,800,800 units in 2025, down 9% on 2024, with China sales down 19% (the wider group total of 2,160,000 includes vans)29.
  • BMW Group delivered 2,463,715 units in 2025, up 0.5% on 2024, with the BMW brand alone at 2,169,761, down 1.4%26.

More Statistics

Which automaker is leading the EV market?

  • In 2025, BYD led the EV market, selling 4.60 million new energy vehicles, including about 2.26 million battery-electric passenger cars, up from 1.76 million in 20245. Tesla delivered 1.64 million vehicles, down 8.6% from 20249, making 2025 the first full year in which BYD outsold Tesla on battery-electric vehicles alone.

Top 100 Brands by Car Sales, January–June 2025

RankBrandJan–Jun 2025 Car SalesJan–Jun 2025 Market Share %
1Toyota4,224,13110.14%
2Volkswagen2,358,4455.66%
3BYD2,243,6545.39%
4Ford1,998,9974.80%
5Hyundai1,762,3644.23%
6Honda1,668,1514.00%
7Suzuki1,534,5153.68%
8Kia1,462,7983.51%
9Nissan1,428,8713.43%
10Chevrolet1,314,6973.16%
11Chery997,4252.39%
12Geely978,3542.35%
13BMW977,7112.35%
14Mercedes-Benz950,8492.28%
15Changan824,8731.98%
16Tesla796,6481.91%
17Audi734,9311.76%
18Renault714,7631.72%
19Wuling644,6741.55%
20Mazda598,9911.44%
21Peugeot568,3061.36%
22Fiat552,0961.33%
23MG521,5591.25%
24Skoda465,7661.12%
25Jeep461,7351.11%
26Subaru461,2061.11%
27Tata449,8701.08%
28Haval435,0001.04%
29Volvo384,0990.92%
30GMC380,7110.91%
31Mitsubishi357,1250.86%
32Foton337,1680.81%
33Citroen335,2300.80%
34Buick329,8470.79%
35Dacia327,8650.79%
36Daihatsu326,6590.78%
37Jetour326,3570.78%
38Lexus305,6630.73%
39Opel275,2750.66%
40Ram264,1120.63%
41Dongfeng242,5180.58%
42Leap Motor230,9300.55%
43FAW229,3580.55%
44Hongqi228,3230.55%
45XPeng210,2740.50%
46Li Auto (Ideal)209,0740.50%
47Isuzu197,8730.48%
48JAC164,9110.40%
49MINI158,8050.38%
50Lada156,7430.38%
51GAC156,3290.38%
52AITO152,9870.37%
53Land Rover145,1380.35%
54Perodua143,8600.35%
55Cadillac139,9840.34%
56JMC136,3110.33%
57SAIC128,7780.31%
58Great Wall124,7590.30%
59Tank114,3360.27%
60Porsche113,3100.27%
61Genesis104,2270.25%
62Shaanxi100,6540.24%
63Zeekr96,9250.23%
64Lincoln95,0900.23%
65Denza88,1930.21%
66Seat86,1480.21%
67Roewe81,0820.19%
68Baojun80,8550.19%
69Acura75,6900.18%
70Nio74,9120.18%
71Beijing Auto70,5480.17%
72Freightliner70,2990.17%
73Chrysler69,9610.17%
74SWM62,2850.15%
75Exeed61,6980.15%
76Voyah59,2820.14%
77Proton59,0370.14%
78Jetta58,3980.14%
79Dodge57,8140.14%
80Iveco51,6740.12%
81Jaecoo46,3020.11%
82Hino46,1080.11%
83Polestar45,8210.11%
84OMODA40,6100.10%
85Alfa Romeo38,8130.09%
86Wey35,6270.09%
87Infiniti29,3510.07%
88Kenworth29,3260.07%
89JinBei27,4570.07%
90smart26,5730.06%
91Rivian23,8140.06%
92Peterbilt22,0860.05%
93DS18,3930.04%
94Ora18,2370.04%
95Belgee17,8570.04%
96King Long16,3390.04%
97Ruichi16,2010.04%
98Jaguar13,3240.03%
99DAF12,1260.03%
100Solaris10,9450.03%

Source · chinamobil.ru, World car sales by brands (compiled from national registration data for about 70 countries). Figures are the sum of the site's six monthly brand rankings for January to June 2025, the latest it has published. Where the site lists a brand twice in a month, the larger entry is counted once. Market share = brand sales divided by the total of all brands the site lists for the period.

References

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