Biggest Car Brands by Production | 1960–2026 Explore how the world’s biggest car brands and automakers changed from 1960 to 2026 in this animated production ranking. This visualization compares the estimated number of passenger cars produced each year by leading automotive manufacturers, including Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Honda, Renault, Fiat, Peugeot, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Suzuki, Mazda, Mitsubishi, SAIC, BYD, Geely, Chery and many others. Watch how the global automotive industry evolved over more than six decades — from the dominance of American and European manufacturers, to the rapid rise of Japanese and South Korean automakers, and finally the emergence of major Chinese car companies in the 21st century. The video also reflects major changes in the automotive industry, including mergers, acquisitions and manufacturer reorganizations such as DaimlerChrysler, PSA Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Stellantis. Figures represent the estimated number of passenger cars produced per year. Historical data is based on manufacturer records, automotive industry statistics and OICA production data. Because fully comparable annual manufacturer-level data is not available for every company and every historical year, some figures — particularly for earlier periods and 2026 — have been reconstructed or estimated for visualization purposes. Data sources include: • OICA – International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers • Manufacturer annual reports and historical archives • Automotive industry statistics • Company production and sales reports Which car brand surprised you the most? Let me know in the comments! #CarBrands #CarProduction #Automotive #Toyota #Volkswagen - @hai02a