Volkswagen announced today record sales for last year that could determine whether it keeps its crown as the world’s largest automaker. The automaker based in Wolfsburg, Germany, delivered 10.97 million vehicles in 2019. Toyota in December estimated its 2019 total would be 10.72 million, which would leave it behind Volkswagen. Volkswagen was able to increase sales despite shrinking global auto markets. Sales were boosted by strong results in its home market in Germany, the U.S. and in Brazil, while sales slipped in the Asia-Pacific region.-AP

Source: The Standard January 14, 2020 10:30 UTC