Top 5 best-selling car models of all time

1. Toyota Corolla: 43 million units

The Corolla from Japanese automaker Toyota is the best-selling car in history.

The Corolla line of Japanese automaker Toyota is the best-selling car line in history. The Toyota Corolla was first introduced in November 1966.

Since then, the Corolla has grown in popularity around the world. The Corolla is still in production and is currently in its 12th generation.

2. Ford F-Series: 40 million units

Ford F-3 from the first generation of the F-Series.

In production since 1948, Ford's line of pickup trucks is the second best-selling vehicle in the world. The F-Series has been successful primarily in the United States, but has also sold well in Latin America and parts of Africa. Today, the F-Series is in its 13th generation.

3. Volkswagen Golf: 31 million units

First generation Volkswagen Golf I.

The Volkswagen Golf represents the most popular small family car in history. Known as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States, the Beetle-derived car became a common sight on streets around the world.

Although the Golf's popularity has waned somewhat in recent years, it is still being produced and sold globally. First introduced in 1974, the Volkswagen Golf is now in its seventh generation.

4. Volkswagen Beetle: 24 million units

Production began in 1938, but it wasn't until after World War II that the Volkswagen Beetle became widely known, loved, and became the world's best-selling car. Walt Disney even dedicated a movie to this car.

Unfortunately, due to declining sales, Volkswagen decided to discontinue production in 2003.

5. Lada Riva: 19 million units

Not known to many people in the world but throughout the (former) Soviet Union, Lada Riva were the most popular cars.

Even after the fall of Communism and the Soviet Union, this car remained popular in Russia. It was produced from 1980 to 2012.