Toyota to Become World's Top Automaker

conan · Post by **conan** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 11:38

Kyodo News International, Tokyo

Oct. 26--TOKYO -- The Toyota Motor Corp. group is expected to boost its automobile production to more than 9.2 million units in 2006, making it almost certain that the group will top General Motors Corp. to become the world's No. 1 automaker in terms of output, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported Wednesday.

Toyota has decided to raise its 2006 global production volume 12 percent from its 2005 projection to 8.3 million units, an increase of roughly 900,000 units, which is more than Mazda Motor Corp.'s entire annual domestic output, the business daily said.

Toyota group automakers Daihatsu Motor Co. and Hino Motors Ltd. have yet to finalize their plans for 2006, but they will likely increase their total output from the roughly 900,000 units projected for 2005 amid strong domestic sales, it said.

In contrast, global production of U.S. auto giant GM in 2006 is unlikely to top its 2005 projection of 9.12 million units in light of factory closures following a severe sales slump, the paper said.

observer · Post by **observer** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 11:54

Now who's gonna stop Toyota?!!

conan · Post by **conan** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 14:40

Should they even be stopped?

I'd rather it's Toyota than GM anyway..

conan · Post by **conan** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 2:01

Toyota's expansion could mean that it takes over from General Motors as the world's biggest car maker, according to a report published by the Financial Times.

General Motors sales have been in decline and the Japanese marque is next year expected to boost production to over 9.2 million vehicles - nearly a million more than this year - with the arrival of new diesel engines and new models including the second-generation Rav4 off-roader and Yaris supermini.

Meanwhile the new Yaris has achieved five stars for occupant protection in the latest round of Euro NCAP crash tests. The result is particularly impressive considering the European Car of the Year nominee's short front overhang, but that same feature means the car suffers in pedestrian impact tests.

DigitALL · Post by **DigitALL** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 4:22

Selamat buat Toyota, akhirnya ambisinya tercapai juga !