Japan's Toyota has overtaken US rival General Motors to become the world's biggest carmaker, a spokesman for the company has said.According to company figures, Toyota sold 2.348 million vehicles in the first three months of 2007.
General Motors (GM) is estimated to have sold 2.26 million cars and small trucks during the same period.
Japanese carmakers have been boosting foreign sales and making gains in the US, the world's largest car market.
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Toyota has enjoyed strong sales on the back of the success of its pioneering petrol/electricity hybrid, the Prius, and new models of popular car ranges like the Camry Sedan and Corolla.
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