The automotive industry is one of the biggest economic sectors in the world. How much do the biggest car brands really make? The answer may surprise you! This infographic highlights how much 19 major car brands make every second based on their 2019 revenue.
At the top of the list is the Volkswagen Group, which earned more than $290 billion in revenue in 2019 — that’s an average of $9,202.88 every second! Seeing as the Volkswagen Group includes luxury brands like Lamborghini, Bugatti, and Porsche, it’s easy to see how their revenue adds up. The car brand with the second-highest revenue per second is the Toyota Motor Corporation, which earns $8,634.58 per second. This group also includes the luxury car brand Lexus. Mercedes-Benz, which is the world’s oldest car manufacturer, clocks in at the eighth spot, earning $3,316.84 in revenue every second.
Which car brand’s revenue on the list is most surprising?
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