Toyota == 5.1 million cars sold in first half of this year Volkswagen 5.0 million cars sold General Motors 4.9 million sold GM had been the top-selling automaker for more than seven decades (1935-2007) and again 2011 to 2012 until eclipsed by Japanese and EU automakers. GM slips to number three in global sales through first half of year - WXYZ.com