In 2000, 58.4 million vehicles were manufactured. In 2025, 96.3 million were reached. 26 years ago, the United States was the first producer (12.7 million), Japan held the second position (10.1 million), followed by Germany (5,5), France (3.3), South Korea (3.1 million), and Spain, sixth, with three million. That year, China had produced two million and was eighth in the world ranking. India held the 15th position.
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In 2000, 58.4 million vehicles were manufactured. In 2025, 96.3 million were reached. 26 years ago, the United States was the first producer (12.7 million), Japan held the second position (10.1 million), followed by Germany (5,5), France (3.3), South Korea (3.1 million), and Spain, sixth, with three million. That year, China had produced two million and was eighth in the world ranking. India held the 15th position.