The global pissing match between General Motors and Toyota is officially over. In 2008, Toyota sold roughly 600,000 more vehicles than GM making the Japanese juggernaut "the world's largest automaker".
What does that mean for you? Absolutely nothing. What does it mean for Toyota? Nada. And GM? No real consequences there either, it has far bigger problems than maintaining the global sales crown, you know, like staying in business at all.
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firstwagon says:
08:23 AM, 01/21/09
Whether GM is 1st or 2nd in car sales doesn't matter. What's really important here is how a company that is a world leader in sales in it's field could be in danger of going under.
It's time management and the unions take a real look at that big picture and see where the money is going.
hondacura4 says:
02:23 PM, 01/21/09
I dont see why so many people think being #1 is important.
estreka says:
03:19 PM, 01/21/09
I think having the title "Fastest Growing" is far more important than "Biggest".
billt9 says:
04:31 PM, 01/21/09
I think the media thinks being #1 in sales volume is important.
jederino says:
10:19 AM, 01/22/09
This is good for GM. Now, they can focus on being the quality and prestige brand, not the volume leader.
hondacura4 says:
07:23 PM, 01/22/09
This just validates that the old Detroit slogan "bigger is better" is indeed invalid.
Just focus on building, efficient, competitive, high quality vehicles that are desirable yet still can appeal to a large demographic, with bit a bit of FUN thrown in.
jdesautels says:
05:31 PM, 01/24/09
Bigger or better? I just found out I have to replace the battery in my Prius - $4,100 to replace the battery? Are they kidding me?