Toyota’s Corolla model remains the world’s best-selling new passenger car name plate, with the model recently re-introduced into Europe at the Paris Motor Show last week to replace the Auris, whilst it’s Hilux remains the default pick-up truck in all areas of the planet, from the Arctic Circle to every war zone in the Middle East. The Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star emblem remains instantly recognisable the world over as a respected and trusted constant, even as the German marque’s product portfolio expands and become more mainstream.
With the motoring sector, other marques represented are BMW in 13th position and Honda, which finished in 20th place. Subaru made a surprising appearance in 100th place, taking advantage of the ejection of Tesla from the previous Top 100, and unusually beating fellow Japanese car makers Mazda and Mitsubishi. Other car marques, including Ford (35th), Hyundai (36th), Nissan (40th), Volkswagen (41st), Audi (42nd), Porsche (53rd), Kia (71st), Land Rover (76th), Ferrari (80th) and Mini (90th) also made the Top 100 cut, as did iconic motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davison. Major European car brands such as Renault, Fiat, Volvo and Peugeot failed to crack the Top 100, however.
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