Volkswagen was the best-selling car brand in Europe in 2021, far outselling its closest rivals, Peugeot and Toyota.
The German brand sold 1.08 million new cars last year, compared with 649,514 for Peugeot.
It led sales on the continent despite a 6.7% decline from 2020, according to figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).
Toyota rose to third with 615,142 cars sold for 9.1% growth, having finished eighth in 2020. The firm attributed its success to its global supply chain preparation, which involved stockpiling resources before shortages gripped the industry.
