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VW edges GM in first quarter global sales to take at least No. 2 spot

The United Auto Workers and the American Council of Employees are vying to set up a works council for employees at the facility.
The United Auto Workers and the American Council of Employees are vying to set up a works council for employees at the facility. The United Auto Workers and the American Council of Employees are vying to set up a works council for employees at the facility.

By Associated Press 1 min read

DETROIT (AP) – Volkswagen Group edged out General Motors again to take at least second place in the race to be the world’s top-selling automaker.

The German automaker said it sold 2.49 million Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and other brand vehicles from January through March. That was up 1.8 percent from a year ago.

GM said it sold 2.42 million Chevrolet, Opel, Buick, Cadillac, GMC and other branded vehicles, up 1.9 percent from a year ago.

Toyota says it will report first-quarter global sales next week. The Japanese company has been the world’s top-selling automaker for the past three years.