The Best-Selling Car Brands of 2024

Toyota Remains the Global Leader

Key Insight

Toyota sold over 10 million vehicles in 2024, maintaining its position as the world's largest automaker. See how global car sales break down by brand.

10.5M
Toyota Sales
85M+
Global Car Sales
12%
Toyota Market Share

The Data

Global automotive sales reached 85 million vehicles in 2024, with Toyota maintaining its crown as the world's largest automaker. The Voronoi chart visualizes each brand's market share proportionally.

Rank Brand Sales (Millions) Market Share
1 Toyota 10.5M 12.4%
2 Volkswagen 8.7M 10.2%
3 Hyundai-Kia 7.3M 8.6%
4 General Motors 6.2M 7.3%
5 Honda 4.1M 4.8%

Analysis

Toyota's consistency. The Japanese giant has held the #1 spot for four consecutive years, driven by strong hybrid sales and reliable SUV lineups.

EV disruption. Tesla and BYD are climbing rapidly, with BYD now threatening to enter the top 10 globally. The EV transition is reshaping the leaderboard.

Methodology

Sales data from MarkLines and the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA). Includes all vehicle types sold globally.

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