Toyota targets top spot

28th November 2006

Japanese giant Toyota's plan to dominate the world car market will hinge on the success of its expansion into India, Russia, China and Brazil

It is currently responsible for 11 per cent of global sales; if affiliates Daihatsu and Japanese producer Hino are included, that rises to 15 per cent. The firm hopes to sell 73 million cars a year worldwide by 2010, compared with 2005's 65 million.