VW Number One? Nope

Over the past few days, all the automotive news outlets have been reporting manufacturer production totals with the announcement of Volkswagen's ascension to Number One. The information supplied has been from Global Insight, a research firm in the industry.

Global Insight is usually very accurate, however this new set of information has left out some very important data. GMInsidenews has done some research to compile the true sales figures for the year.

Global Insight failed to include production figures from GM's Chinese joint ventures, which have always been counted as part of the final global tallies. With those included properly, General Motors is actually on top so far this year, followed by Volkswagen, Toyota and Ford.

Apparently, Volkswagen being on top is too sensastional of a story though. The Number One position isn't the most important measure of success however, as GM has proved in the past. Volkswagen has had an excellent year and a marked improvement in volume rankings from where they were before. They are well on their way of reaching their goal of being at the top.