Toyota is closing in on General Motors in the U.S. auto market, with sales figures showing the Japanese manufacturer narrowing the gap to just over 130,000 vehicles by the end of September. Industry analysts suggest Toyota’s strong performance in key segments and supply chain resilience could push it ahead of its American rival before the year concludes. The shift would mark a significant milestone, as GM has long held the top spot in domestic sales. With consumer demand remaining robust, the race for market leadership is heating up as automakers vie for dominance in a competitive landscape.


Toyota is threatening to surpass GM as the U.S. market leader by year end, trailing by about 130,000 vehicles at the end of September.