GITNUXREPORT 2026

Top Automotive Industry Statistics

Toyota led global vehicle sales and revenue while Tesla dominated the electric vehicle market.

Alexander Schmidt

Research Analyst specializing in technology and digital transformation trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Global EV sales 14 million units in 2023, 18% of total.

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Tesla sold 1.81 million EVs globally in 2023.

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BYD sold 3.02 million new energy vehicles in 2023.

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Volkswagen EV sales 771,000 units in 2023.

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Hyundai-Kia EV sales 268,000 units in 2023.

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GM EV deliveries 75,000 units in 2023.

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Ford EV sales 116,000 units in 2023.

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Toyota hybrid sales 3.4 million units in 2023.

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Global BEV market share 10% in 2023.

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China EV sales 9.5 million units in 2023.

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Europe EV registrations 2.4 million in 2023.

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US EV sales 1.2 million units in 2023.

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Tesla Model 3/Y accounted for 55% US EV market in 2023.

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Battery costs fell to $139/kWh in 2023.

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Automotive CO2 emissions targeted 50% reduction by 2030 from 2019 levels.

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Toyota invested $70 billion in EVs by 2030 announced 2023.

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Volkswagen €180 billion electrification investment through 2027.

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Global charging points reached 4 million in 2023.

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Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles sales 15,000 units globally 2023.

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Toyota employs 370,870 people worldwide as of 2023.

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Volkswagen Group workforce 682,000 employees in 2023.

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Stellantis has 272,000 employees globally in 2023.

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General Motors employs 163,000 people in 2023.

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Ford Motor Company 177,000 employees worldwide 2023.

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Hyundai Motor Group 120,000 employees in 2023.

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Honda Motor 197,039 employees as of FY2023.

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BMW Group 154,950 employees in 2023.

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Mercedes-Benz Group 167,000 employees in 2023.

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Tesla 140,473 employees end-2023.

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Global automotive industry employs 14 million people directly in 2023.

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US auto manufacturing jobs 1 million in 2023.

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Germany automotive sector 830,000 jobs in 2023.

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China auto industry 5 million direct jobs 2023.

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Toyota supply chain involves 5.5 million jobs indirectly.

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Semiconductor shortage caused 1 million job impacts in 2023.

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Average US auto worker wage $28/hour in 2023.

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Women represent 25% of global auto workforce in 2023.

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EV transition to create 10 million new jobs by 2030 per ILO.

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Toyota North America 73,000 employees in 2023.

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Volkswagen Mexico plant employs 10,000 workers.

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Toyota produced 9.53 million vehicles globally in 2023.

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Volkswagen Group manufactured 8.9 million vehicles in 2023.

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Hyundai Motor Group produced 7.3 million vehicles in 2023.

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Stellantis output was 5.8 million vehicles in 2023.

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General Motors produced 6.1 million vehicles in 2023.

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Ford produced 4.4 million vehicles globally in 2023.

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Honda produced 3.9 million vehicles in 2023.

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Nissan produced 3.37 million vehicles in FY2023.

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Renault Group output reached 2.23 million vehicles in 2023.

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Suzuki produced 2.98 million vehicles including motorcycles in 2023.

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BMW Group produced 2.51 million vehicles in 2023.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars produced 2.04 million vehicles in 2023.

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Tesla Gigafactory output contributed to 1.85 million vehicles in 2023.

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Tata Motors produced 1.02 million vehicles in FY2023.

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Geely produced 2.5 million vehicles in 2023.

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Global vehicle production totaled 93.5 million units in 2023.

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China produced 30.16 million vehicles in 2023, leading globally.

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US vehicle production was 10.6 million units in 2023.

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Japan produced 8.98 million vehicles in 2023.

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Germany output was 4.11 million vehicles in 2023.

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Toyota's Kentucky plant produced 550,000 vehicles in 2023.

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Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant output 170,000 SUVs in 2023.

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Hyundai's Alabama plant produced 400,000 vehicles in 2023.

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GM's Renaissance Center oversaw 2.2 million US production in 2023.

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Ford's Dearborn Truck Plant produced 400,000 F-Series in 2023.

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Toyota revenue reached 37.15 trillion yen ($275 billion) in FY2023.

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Volkswagen Group revenue was €322.3 billion in 2023.

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Stellantis revenue hit €189.5 billion in 2023.

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General Motors revenue was $171.8 billion in 2023.

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Ford revenue totaled $176.2 billion in 2023.

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Honda revenue was 20.4 trillion yen ($134 billion) in FY2023.

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Hyundai Motor revenue reached 138.8 trillion won ($107 billion) in 2023.

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BMW Group revenue was €155.5 billion in 2023.

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Mercedes-Benz Group revenue €153.2 billion in 2023.

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Tesla revenue $96.8 billion in 2023.

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Nissan revenue 12.69 trillion yen ($83 billion) in FY2023.

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Renault Group revenue €52.4 billion in 2023.

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Global automotive industry revenue exceeded $3 trillion in 2023.

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Toyota operating profit 4.9 trillion yen in FY2023.

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Volkswagen operating profit €22.6 billion in 2023.

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Stellantis net profit €18.6 billion in 2023.

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GM net income $10.1 billion in 2023.

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Ford net income $4.3 billion in 2023.

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Tesla net income $15 billion in 2023.

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Automotive R&D spending globally $140 billion in 2023.

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Toyota market cap $300 billion as of end-2023.

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Tesla market cap $790 billion end-2023.

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In 2023, Toyota Motor Corporation achieved global vehicle sales of 11.23 million units, securing the top position among automakers.

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Volkswagen Group reported 9.24 million vehicle deliveries worldwide in 2023, ranking second globally.

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Hyundai Motor Group sold 7.3 million vehicles in 2023, including Kia and Genesis brands.

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Stellantis delivered 6.17 million vehicles in 2023 across its 14 brands.

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General Motors sold 6.19 million vehicles globally in 2023.

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Ford Motor Company achieved 4.4 million vehicle sales in 2023.

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Honda Motor Co. sold 3.94 million vehicles worldwide in 2023.

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Nissan Motor Corporation delivered 3.37 million vehicles in 2023.

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Renault Group sold 2.24 million vehicles in 2023.

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Suzuki Motor Corporation achieved 1.99 million global sales in 2023.

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BMW Group delivered 2.55 million vehicles in 2023.

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Mercedes-Benz Group sold 2.04 million passenger cars in 2023.

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Tesla Inc. delivered 1.81 million vehicles globally in 2023.

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Tata Motors sold 1.5 million vehicles including Jaguar Land Rover in FY2023.

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Geely Automobile Holdings sold 1.69 million vehicles in 2023.

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Toyota held 10.5% global market share in passenger vehicles in 2023.

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Volkswagen Group's market share was 8.7% in 2023 worldwide.

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Hyundai-Kia combined for 6.9% global market share in 2023.

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US new vehicle sales reached 15.5 million units in 2023.

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China passenger vehicle sales hit 26.4 million units in 2023.

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Europe new car registrations totaled 10.5 million in 2023.

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Toyota Camry was the best-selling sedan globally with 680,000 units in 2023.

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Ford F-Series sold 750,000 units in the US in 2023.

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Tesla Model Y was the world's top-selling car with 1.23 million units in 2023.

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Toyota RAV4 sold 1.07 million units globally in 2023.

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Corolla family sales reached 1.01 million units in 2023.

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Honda CR-V sold 410,000 units worldwide in 2023.

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Volkswagen Tiguan sales were 680,000 units in 2023.

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Stellantis Jeep Wrangler sold 200,000 units in 2023.

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When Toyota sold over 11 million vehicles to lead a global industry that produced nearly 94 million units, it wasn't just moving metal—it was defining the colossal scale and fierce competition of a $3 trillion economic engine.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, Toyota Motor Corporation achieved global vehicle sales of 11.23 million units, securing the top position among automakers.
Volkswagen Group reported 9.24 million vehicle deliveries worldwide in 2023, ranking second globally.
Hyundai Motor Group sold 7.3 million vehicles in 2023, including Kia and Genesis brands.
Toyota produced 9.53 million vehicles globally in 2023.
Volkswagen Group manufactured 8.9 million vehicles in 2023.
Hyundai Motor Group produced 7.3 million vehicles in 2023.
Toyota revenue reached 37.15 trillion yen ($275 billion) in FY2023.
Volkswagen Group revenue was €322.3 billion in 2023.
Stellantis revenue hit €189.5 billion in 2023.
Global EV sales 14 million units in 2023, 18% of total.
Tesla sold 1.81 million EVs globally in 2023.
BYD sold 3.02 million new energy vehicles in 2023.
Toyota employs 370,870 people worldwide as of 2023.
Volkswagen Group workforce 682,000 employees in 2023.
Stellantis has 272,000 employees globally in 2023.

Toyota led global vehicle sales and revenue while Tesla dominated the electric vehicle market.

EV and Sustainability

Global EV sales 14 million units in 2023, 18% of total.
Tesla sold 1.81 million EVs globally in 2023.
BYD sold 3.02 million new energy vehicles in 2023.
Volkswagen EV sales 771,000 units in 2023.
Hyundai-Kia EV sales 268,000 units in 2023.
GM EV deliveries 75,000 units in 2023.
Ford EV sales 116,000 units in 2023.
Toyota hybrid sales 3.4 million units in 2023.
Global BEV market share 10% in 2023.
China EV sales 9.5 million units in 2023.
Europe EV registrations 2.4 million in 2023.
US EV sales 1.2 million units in 2023.
Tesla Model 3/Y accounted for 55% US EV market in 2023.
Battery costs fell to $139/kWh in 2023.
Automotive CO2 emissions targeted 50% reduction by 2030 from 2019 levels.
Toyota invested $70 billion in EVs by 2030 announced 2023.
Volkswagen €180 billion electrification investment through 2027.
Global charging points reached 4 million in 2023.
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles sales 15,000 units globally 2023.

EV and Sustainability Interpretation

While BYD quietly seized the volume crown and Tesla ruled the premium roost, the old guard's billion-dollar bets reveal an industry scrambling to electrify before the climate clock—and China's dominance—runs out.

Employment and Supply Chain

Toyota employs 370,870 people worldwide as of 2023.
Volkswagen Group workforce 682,000 employees in 2023.
Stellantis has 272,000 employees globally in 2023.
General Motors employs 163,000 people in 2023.
Ford Motor Company 177,000 employees worldwide 2023.
Hyundai Motor Group 120,000 employees in 2023.
Honda Motor 197,039 employees as of FY2023.
BMW Group 154,950 employees in 2023.
Mercedes-Benz Group 167,000 employees in 2023.
Tesla 140,473 employees end-2023.
Global automotive industry employs 14 million people directly in 2023.
US auto manufacturing jobs 1 million in 2023.
Germany automotive sector 830,000 jobs in 2023.
China auto industry 5 million direct jobs 2023.
Toyota supply chain involves 5.5 million jobs indirectly.
Semiconductor shortage caused 1 million job impacts in 2023.
Average US auto worker wage $28/hour in 2023.
Women represent 25% of global auto workforce in 2023.
EV transition to create 10 million new jobs by 2030 per ILO.
Toyota North America 73,000 employees in 2023.
Volkswagen Mexico plant employs 10,000 workers.

Employment and Supply Chain Interpretation

Toyota may be the biggest individual employer in this list, but when you consider Volkswagen's colossal workforce, the sprawling influence of Toyota's supply chain, and China's staggering five million auto jobs, it's clear the automotive industry is a global employment leviathan whose sheer scale is both its greatest strength and its most daunting challenge for the coming electric revolution.

Production Statistics

Toyota produced 9.53 million vehicles globally in 2023.
Volkswagen Group manufactured 8.9 million vehicles in 2023.
Hyundai Motor Group produced 7.3 million vehicles in 2023.
Stellantis output was 5.8 million vehicles in 2023.
General Motors produced 6.1 million vehicles in 2023.
Ford produced 4.4 million vehicles globally in 2023.
Honda produced 3.9 million vehicles in 2023.
Nissan produced 3.37 million vehicles in FY2023.
Renault Group output reached 2.23 million vehicles in 2023.
Suzuki produced 2.98 million vehicles including motorcycles in 2023.
BMW Group produced 2.51 million vehicles in 2023.
Mercedes-Benz Cars produced 2.04 million vehicles in 2023.
Tesla Gigafactory output contributed to 1.85 million vehicles in 2023.
Tata Motors produced 1.02 million vehicles in FY2023.
Geely produced 2.5 million vehicles in 2023.
Global vehicle production totaled 93.5 million units in 2023.
China produced 30.16 million vehicles in 2023, leading globally.
US vehicle production was 10.6 million units in 2023.
Japan produced 8.98 million vehicles in 2023.
Germany output was 4.11 million vehicles in 2023.
Toyota's Kentucky plant produced 550,000 vehicles in 2023.
Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant output 170,000 SUVs in 2023.
Hyundai's Alabama plant produced 400,000 vehicles in 2023.
GM's Renaissance Center oversaw 2.2 million US production in 2023.
Ford's Dearborn Truck Plant produced 400,000 F-Series in 2023.

Production Statistics Interpretation

The automotive world in 2023 was a global symphony where Toyota confidently led the orchestra, but the real show-stopper was China, who built nearly a third of the entire concert's sheet music from its own podium.

Revenue and Financials

Toyota revenue reached 37.15 trillion yen ($275 billion) in FY2023.
Volkswagen Group revenue was €322.3 billion in 2023.
Stellantis revenue hit €189.5 billion in 2023.
General Motors revenue was $171.8 billion in 2023.
Ford revenue totaled $176.2 billion in 2023.
Honda revenue was 20.4 trillion yen ($134 billion) in FY2023.
Hyundai Motor revenue reached 138.8 trillion won ($107 billion) in 2023.
BMW Group revenue was €155.5 billion in 2023.
Mercedes-Benz Group revenue €153.2 billion in 2023.
Tesla revenue $96.8 billion in 2023.
Nissan revenue 12.69 trillion yen ($83 billion) in FY2023.
Renault Group revenue €52.4 billion in 2023.
Global automotive industry revenue exceeded $3 trillion in 2023.
Toyota operating profit 4.9 trillion yen in FY2023.
Volkswagen operating profit €22.6 billion in 2023.
Stellantis net profit €18.6 billion in 2023.
GM net income $10.1 billion in 2023.
Ford net income $4.3 billion in 2023.
Tesla net income $15 billion in 2023.
Automotive R&D spending globally $140 billion in 2023.
Toyota market cap $300 billion as of end-2023.
Tesla market cap $790 billion end-2023.

Revenue and Financials Interpretation

Toyota reigns supreme by playing a high-volume, high-profit chess game, while Tesla soars on a valuation rocket fueled by pure EV narrative, proving that in this trillion-dollar race, the leaderboard is a tale of two very different balance sheets.

Sales and Market Share

In 2023, Toyota Motor Corporation achieved global vehicle sales of 11.23 million units, securing the top position among automakers.
Volkswagen Group reported 9.24 million vehicle deliveries worldwide in 2023, ranking second globally.
Hyundai Motor Group sold 7.3 million vehicles in 2023, including Kia and Genesis brands.
Stellantis delivered 6.17 million vehicles in 2023 across its 14 brands.
General Motors sold 6.19 million vehicles globally in 2023.
Ford Motor Company achieved 4.4 million vehicle sales in 2023.
Honda Motor Co. sold 3.94 million vehicles worldwide in 2023.
Nissan Motor Corporation delivered 3.37 million vehicles in 2023.
Renault Group sold 2.24 million vehicles in 2023.
Suzuki Motor Corporation achieved 1.99 million global sales in 2023.
BMW Group delivered 2.55 million vehicles in 2023.
Mercedes-Benz Group sold 2.04 million passenger cars in 2023.
Tesla Inc. delivered 1.81 million vehicles globally in 2023.
Tata Motors sold 1.5 million vehicles including Jaguar Land Rover in FY2023.
Geely Automobile Holdings sold 1.69 million vehicles in 2023.
Toyota held 10.5% global market share in passenger vehicles in 2023.
Volkswagen Group's market share was 8.7% in 2023 worldwide.
Hyundai-Kia combined for 6.9% global market share in 2023.
US new vehicle sales reached 15.5 million units in 2023.
China passenger vehicle sales hit 26.4 million units in 2023.
Europe new car registrations totaled 10.5 million in 2023.
Toyota Camry was the best-selling sedan globally with 680,000 units in 2023.
Ford F-Series sold 750,000 units in the US in 2023.
Tesla Model Y was the world's top-selling car with 1.23 million units in 2023.
Toyota RAV4 sold 1.07 million units globally in 2023.
Corolla family sales reached 1.01 million units in 2023.
Honda CR-V sold 410,000 units worldwide in 2023.
Volkswagen Tiguan sales were 680,000 units in 2023.
Stellantis Jeep Wrangler sold 200,000 units in 2023.

Sales and Market Share Interpretation

While Toyota is still polishing its mass-market crown with over 11 million sales, the real race is being won on a different track, with Tesla's Model Y quietly proving that the future belongs to the car that makes gas stations obsolete, not just the one that sells the most.

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