Top Car-Producing Countries in the World

"Top Car-Producing Countries in the World"

- CarVertigo Discover which nations lead the global automotive industry in vehicle production.

1. China

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2. United States

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3. Japan

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4. India

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5. South Korea

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6. Germany

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7. Mexico

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8. Spain

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9. Brazil

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10. Thailand

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