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January 2018

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Tesla Model 3 jumps in 25th place among the global best-selling cars

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World’s bestsellers

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_automobiles

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nz7OEDo5ws

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2013

The title of No. 1 nameplate worldwide is often in dispute because different automakers have different methods for counting vehicles sold under a particular name.

(http://www.cnbc.com/id/101137600)
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FORD SAYS THAT THEIR FOCUS IS THE BEST SELLING CAR IN THE WORLD. TOYOTA CONTRADICTS THAT AND CLAIMS THAT THE COROLLA IS THE BEST SELLER.

IT DEPENDS ON WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT.

*FORD INCLUDES ONLY THE FOCUS NAMEPLATE. Derivatives are excluded.

*TOYOTA INCLUDES SEVERAL CARS UNDER ITS COROLLA NAME: The Corolla Sedan (90% of the total); Corolla Altis; Corolla Axio sedans; Corolla; and Corolla Fielder wagons.

The difference is that Ford counts only the Focus while Toyota has a whole basket of Corolla and Corolla derivatives.

http://adage.com/article/news/toyota-ford-claim-world-s-top-selling-car/244458/

Ford touts Focus as best–seller, Toyota disagrees – USA Today

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THE TOP TEN BEST SELLERS according to research firm R.L. Polk & Co.

1 Ford Motor Co. sold 1,020,410 Focus models worldwide last year.
2 Toyota’s Corolla sold 872,774.
3 Ford’s F-series truck was the third-best seller internationally and the only truck on the list.
4 The Zhiguang from Chinese automaker Wuling was the fourth-most-popular auto globally, with sales of 768,870. It is a van that sells mostly in China.
5 The Toyota Camry, the best-selling passenger car in America, ranked fifth globally, with sales of 729,793.
6 Ford Fiesta: 723,130.
7 Volkswagen Golf: 699,148.
8 Chevrolet’s Cruze: 661,325.
9 Honda Civic: 651,259.
10 Honda CR-V: 624,982.

http://articles.latimes.com/2013/apr/09/autos/la-fi-hy-ford-focus-top-seller-20130409

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CNNMONEY

Ford Focus is world’s best-selling car

By James O’Toole  @jtotoole April 10, 2013: 12:47 PM ET

The Ford Focus retained its title as the world’s top-selling car last year, according to figures from sales tracker R.L. Polk & Co.

Focus sales totaled 1,020,410 cars globally last year, according to Polk data released Tuesday by Ford (F, Fortune 500), up from 879,914 in 2011.

Coming in second was the Toyota (TM) Corolla, with 872,774 cars sold in 2012, while Ford’s F-Series pickup was third at 785,630.

A Polk spokeswoman confirmed the figures.

http://money.cnn.com/2013/04/09/autos/ford-focus/

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CNBC

Focus is the best-selling car in the world, Ford says

 Published: Wednesday, 23 Oct 2013 | 3:14 PM ET
By: Philip LeBeau | CNBC Auto and Airline Industry Reporter

According to Ford Motor, its Focus model was the best-selling car in the world in the first half of 2013. The claim is based on global vehicle registration data provided by the auto research firm Polk.

The Focus’ global sales are up 20 percent his year, totaling 589,709 units. Ford also claimed the Focus the best-seller worldwide in 2012, having sold more than 1 million of the cars that year.

China pushing Ford past 6 million

Ford sold more than 3.1 million vehicles worldwide through the first six months of the year. The biggest growth was in China, where the automaker’s sales jumped 137 percent.

Focus’ biggest market is China, which accounts for one-third of global Focus sales. The company has boosted production to keep up with demand.

By CNBC’s Phil LeBeau. Follow him on Twitter

@LeBeauCarNews

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101137600

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THIS IS HOW TOYOTA ADVERTISES ITS TOYOTA ALTIS: AS THE WORLD’S BEST SELLING CAR:

Corolla Altis World’s Best-Selling Car

Over 10 generations of celebrated success and a hallmark of being the world’s best-selling car, the Corolla clearly understands the needs of the drivers around the world. Today, with over 39 million units sold in 143 countries, the world’s No. 1 has just got even better.

Introducing The Corolla Altis featuring enhanced styling and performance with the Dual VVT-I engine. Engineered with Toyota’s DNA of quality, durability and reliability, the Corolla Altis promises lasting satisfaction and amazing value.

Sign up for MyToyota and enjoy up-to-date information on the Corolla Altis plus fantastic perks like offers and invites to our exclusive events.

http://www.toyotasingapore.com.sg/cars/new_cars/corolla_altis/

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Advertising Age

Toyota, Ford Both Claim World’s Top-Selling Car — So Who’s Right?

Depends on the Data. But the Stakes Are Higher Than You’d Think

Toyota and Ford have something in common: They’re both laying claim to making the world’s best-selling car.

Earlier this month, Toyota said its Corolla held the title, while Ford says the Ford Focus is the winner. Which model really holds bragging rights depends on which data you’re using. Toyota says Ford’s count is skewed because it’s based on a statistical sample; Ford says Toyota’s tally is inflated because it counts Corolla models marketed under different names.
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Mike Michels, VP-communications for Toyota, says Toyota sold 1.16 million Corolla nameplates globally in 2012. He took issue with Ford’s claim, saying it’s based on a statistical sample by Polk. Toyota’s claim “was determined by unit sales reported by all global Toyota distributors,” he said. “The sales figure includes Corolla Sedan, which is over 90% of the total volume, the Corolla Altis, Corolla Axio sedans, as well as Corolla and Corolla Fielder wagons. It does not include Corolla derivatives such as the Auris, Auris Hybrid, Verso, E’z, Matrix, Scion xB and Rukus, which do not share the ‘Corolla’ name or body styles.”

Toyota, Ford Both Claim World’s Top-Selling Car … – Advertising Age

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