The list of machine firms that are particularly popular includes both domestic and Western models. Among folk legends, it is worth noting the VAZ modifications of the 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th series. The most popular analogues of the domestic automobile industry include Fords, BMWs, Toyota and Mercedes. Below is a list of popular models that lead in sales, as well as their main features.
Most popular car companies
Next, we consider the ten most demanded cars in the world. We begin the review with the Ford brand. The following is general information about the sales of cars of this brand:
- Years of production - 1908-1927
- The total number of produced copies is more than 15.5 million cars.
- Generations of cars - 1.
The first champion was the Ford Model. He was distinguished by the introduction of all kinds of innovations, which are included in the design at the development stage. Henry Ford initially laid down the principles of versatility and cost reduction of the product. After that, assembly on the conveyor went in numerous runs. In the sales data figures above 15.5 million copies appear. Some print media voiced a figure of 16.5 million units.
"Passat"
Cars of the Volkswagen company in this category have been produced since 1973. Cars in serial production are still in the assortment, there are seven lines.
Previously, the Passat was considered as a standard family- type car in a hatchback. On the design of the vehicle worked J. Giugiaro. The expansion of the model was to identify it with the winds of the trade winds that blow all year round on the Pacific coast. Car production has spread all over the world, from the USA and Europe to Russia.
Nissan Almera
Below are the statistics of the company Nissan cars, which also broke a certain record of demand in the world market.
Brief information:
- The number of copies is almost 16 million units.
- Years of production - from 1966 to the present day.
- Generations - 11.
The original Sunny brand is better known under the Almera brand. The vehicle is designed for use in a city. Now, after some technological and marketing innovations, this car fell into the category of affordable foreign category C sedans.
Honda Civic
A well-known model from Japanese designers replenishes the list of car brands that are among the top ten best-selling cars .
Statistics:
- Quantity - over 17.7 million copies.
- The release period is 1972, to the present day.
- Generations - 9 pcs.
This company of cars was ranked as national cars of Japan. In many ways, this popularity was due to high running parameters and a sports upgrade. After the eighth issue, there was a division into sports and household analogues. In assortment appeared sedan and hatchback bodies. Interesting information: in the domestic market in Brazil (the official representative of the company) such machines appeared only in 1992. It is noteworthy that they began to produce them for export 10 years earlier.
"Opel Corsa"
This machine company in its track record has the following achievements:
- The number of copies is over 18 million cars.
- The release period - 1982 - until today.
- Generations - 5 pieces.
Despite the youth of the model, the car "Opel Corsa" has proven itself purely on the positive side, which had a positive effect on sales. This brand has become popular in Europe, Russia, America, New Zealand and other parts of mainland Earth.
The car "Ford Escort"
Below are statistics for another popular manufacturer:
- The number of copies is about 20 million.
- Years of production - 1968-2000.
- The number of generations is 6.
Escort is the exact opposite of classic American cars . Just this feature is especially unique in it. The machine has an attractive exterior, compact, equipped with a powerful and unpretentious power unit. Now the manufacturing company is considering reviving this modification. The designers have one dilemma - how to fit it into competition with another hit car (Ford Focus).
Volkswagen Beatle
The number of sales of this machine indicates its huge popularity (more than 21.5 million copies). The release of the vehicle lasted from 1938 to 2003. During this period, seven generations were developed.
The name Beetle is the best for this car. In addition, he is a real champion among the best car companies (the first car in the world to overcome the 20 millionth milestone in sales). It is worth noting that over the course of 65 years the design of the body has not changed. The last original Beetle rolled off the assembly line in Mexico in 2003. Nevertheless, its updated version is on sale, the release of which began in 1997. During this time, three generations have already been born.
"Golf"
This is another legend from Volkswagen. The success of this car lies in the fact that a whole class is named after it. Since the mid 80-ies of the last century, the term "golf" has been applied to almost all compact hatchbacks. The popularity of the new generation is due to the desire of consumers to get in one set the symbiosis of an economical motor and the pleasure of driving GTI variations. In the ranking of automobile brands, this vehicle is the third most popular vehicle. Production of the machine continues to this day (since 1974). Over 30 million copies in seven generations have been produced.
Ford f-series
Brief statistics on this car:
- The number of produced samples is over 34 million pieces.
- The release period is from 1948 to the present.
- Features - 12 generations developed.
Which car companies producing pickups can boast such success? Most likely, the popularity of this "workhorse" is due to the irresistible craving of Americans for powerful modifications. F-series is almost never sold outside of North America, while ranking second among the most popular passenger cars. Every year, the company sells more than one million "pickups" in various versions. This indicates that every half-minute one copy of the Ford F-Series is sold in Canada, Mexico or America.
"Toyota Corolla"
The leader among brands and models of machines is the unit from Japanese manufacturers. The best-selling car is still being produced since 1966. Engineers have implemented an innovative idea that combines the compactness, style and power of expensive analogues. A similar concept has been very successful. In this regard, Toyota Corolla remains in the lead, as the most massive car.
Statistics:
- The number of issued copies is more than 40 million pieces.
- The release period is 1966 to the present day.
- Modifications - 11 generations.
Conclusion
Above are car emblems with brand names from well-known and popular manufacturers. Judging by the statistics, the best-selling car in the world is Toyota. The second place is occupied by Volkswagen. The third line behind Ford, whose sales are either rapidly increasing or slightly falling. In the rating of demanded vehicles, one cannot but note the steadily growing sales of Korean (“Kia” and “Hyundai”) and Chinese-made (“Geely,” Cherie) vehicles. They are gradually rising higher in the market for budget cars and premium cars. Among domestic brands, the VAZ modifications, as well as vehicles of the above brands, produced under license, remain unchanged leaders.