U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Vehicle Technologies Program

Fact #480: July 30, 2007
Japan is the Top Vehicle Producer

In 2006 Japan produced more vehicles than any other country in the world — 11.5 million vehicles. The United States, which had been the top producer for 12 years prior, produced just slightly less than Japan — 11.4 million vehicles. According to the Automotive News Data Center, an increase in exports led to Japan's increase in production. Production of vehicles in China grew by 26.3% in the last year to move China ahead of Germany into third place.–

Production of Vehicles by Country – The Top Five in 2006
Graph showing the top five vehicle producing countries in 2006. Japan is the leader with a production level of 11.5 million vehicles. For more detailed information, see the table below.

Supporting Information

Production of Vehicles by Country – The Top Five in 2006
Country Production of Vehicles in 2006 (million vehicles)
Japan 11.5
U.S. 11.4
China 7.3
Germany 5.8
South Korea 3.8

Source: Crain Communications, Automotive News, July 2, 2007, p. 1.

 

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