AG's ambition of becoming the world's largest car manufacturer in 2018

Volkswagen (VW) AG's ambition of becoming the world's largest car manufacturer in 2018 shifts the Toyota Motor Corporation. German car manufacturer was targeting to sell products to 8 million units that year.

AG's ambition of becoming the world's largest car manufacturer in 2018

VW's ambition is no exaggeration. The reason, also continued to improve its sales performance. In the first half of 2011, for example. As reported by automotivenews.com, Tuesday, July 12, 2011, Martin Winterkorn, VW's chief executive, insisted throughout the first half of 2011, it had sold 4 million units of passenger cars, Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) and vans around the world.

"Volkswagen is now in the acceleration lane (sales)," he said at an event that took place in Berlin, Monday, July 11, 2011 yesterday.

Only, Winterkorn did not specify the type and brand of cars under the VW Group's best sellers. He said those details will be published on Friday, July 15, 2011 next.

But, certainly, VW's boss admitted the biggest sales of its products in the countries included in the group of emerging markets. They are Brazil, Russia, India and China.

Products are marketed under the umbrella of Volkswagen Group include Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, and Lamborghini. All products are claimed which posted sales increases compared to the previous period.

Special VW brand sold 2.5 million units. "Total sales of VW (along the first half of 2011) was increased 12 percent over last year," I Winterkorn.