For decades, General Motors (GM 0.40%) sold more cars around the world than any other automaker. But a few years ago, Toyota (TM +1.98%) stole GM's sales crown. GM has been fighting back -- but now there's a third contender. Could GM fall to third place? In this video, Fool contributor John Rosevear takes a look at the state of the global auto sales race -- and makes his prediction for who will prevail.
Will GM Fall to Third in the World?
By John Rosevear – Apr 29, 2013 at 11:00PM
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General Motors was the undisputed world auto-sales champ for decades. But lately, Toyota has been stealing its crown -- and now there's a new contender for the title.
About the Author
John Rosevear is a senior contributing Motley Fool auto analyst covering automakers and trends shaping the global auto industry. John’s tenure with the company spans 15 years covering auto stocks, mutual funds, and retirement investing. He is a former CNBC reporter who covered the future of autos, including electric vehicles and self-driving cars. Prior to The Motley Fool, he worked at Fidelity Investments in communications and investor education roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in government from Cornell University. He once spent an entire day sitting on the floor of Peter Lynch’s office – with Lynch present.