This text was not translated, because it is originally in English Toyota came close to selling 10 million vehicles worldwide in 2013, making it the top-selling automaker for the second straight year in a row. Toyota came close to selling 10 million vehicles worldwide in 2013, making it the top-selling automaker for the second straight year in a row. With an official tally of 9. 98 million units sold, Toyota beat General Motors, which sold 9. 71 million vehicles in 2013. The Volkswagen Group didn’t provide an exact figure, but said it sold 9. 7 million units including sales from its MAN and Scania heavy truck brands.