1. Ford Focus The Focus is outsold by other small cars in the U.S., but worldwide, it's the No. 1 seller. The Focus is an example of Ford's global strategy to build a handful of cars that sell in large numbers around the world. LMC Automotive expects Focus to again squeak by Toyota Corolla as the world's most popular car, with sales approaching 1.1 million vehicles.
The Corolla, redesigned for 2014 to be more stylish and fun to drive, lost its crown as the world's most popular car in 2012. This year, it's expected to finish second again, with sales of 1,001,141 vehicles.