European and US car manufacturers has dominated the car industry for years. Although this industry is being terribly hit by the economic struggle, it is good to know that several car makers have increased their sales. Here are the top best selling cars to date.
• 1958 Chevrolet Impala (US) has sold over 14 million units since it was first marketed as a luxury car. A lot of middle class buyers could afford this sporty two-door coupe. This has evolved into a four-door sedan.
1958 Chevrolet Impala
• VW Passat(Europe) saved the manufacturer when their Beetle didn’t get a lot of attention in the 60’s. This mid-sized family car has a front wheel drive and a water cooled engine. This car was marketed under different names like Quantum and Corsar.
VW Passat
• Ford Model T(US) is like a museum piece for a lot of modern car fans. This is said to be the most influential car during the 20th century. It was said to be the first car that could be purchased by middle class people.
Ford Model T 1923
• Fiat 124( European) was produced by the Italian Car Maker during the late 60’s. This car is the best known car to inspire the creation of Russian Lada. This automotive model has sold more than 15 million units all over the world.
Fiat 124
• Ford Escort(European) is a sub compact vehicle that is meant to be the answer to the need of Europeans for gas powered cars. This is very sporty and affordable. The sale is also strong especially in the international market.
Ford Escort
• Volkswagen Beetle (European) became popular during the time of Hitler. It features a rear mounted engine that captured the attention of people especially due to its power, comfort, and durability. This is unmatched to other compact car models during those times.
Volkswagen Beetle
• Bmw 3 series( European) is a compact car made by the most famous German automaker. They started the production during the 70’s. Since then, it has been produced in different body styles. Statistically it accounts for 30% of BMW’s yearly sale.
Bmw 3 series
• VW Golf(European) is the replacement for the obsolete Beetle. It becomes a three door hatchback. Today there is also a five-door hatchback version that is part of the collection. Thanks to its dependability and low pricing, it became a best-selling car.
VW Golf
• Ford F-Series(USA) has sold over 30 million units making it a full sized pick-up to be part of the list. The most popular among them is the F-150 which is the best selling of them all.
Ford F-Series
• Ford Figo There are so many combinations in the car world: Tata with the Nano GM with the Hybrids and Maruti with Suzuki. Now it’s time for Ford. All to the so-called emerging markets: in this case, India. That has the highest economic growth after China. So here is the Ford Figo, a small low cost sedan, based on the car body of the Fiesta of the previous series. Perhaps with a 1.2 and 1.6 petrol. The car is assembled in the factory in Chennai in southern part of India: the system has received from Ford $ 500 million to equip. In short, Ford always believed that this will work.
Ford Figo
• Ford Fiesta(USA) is the front wheel compact car that was introduced worldwide and has sold over 12 million units.
Ford Fiesta
