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Toyota Corolla fast facts
It's been the template for small cars globally for 50 years, but here are some factoids you might not know about Toyota's evergreen CorollaToyota says its Corolla is the world's top-selling automotive nameplate. Ford says its Focus is more popular because, unlike the Blue Oval's small car, Toyota's direct rival isn't called the Corolla in all markets and therefore those sales don't count.
Either way, the Corolla's history is long, illustrious and littered with intriguing facts. Here's our list of the most interesting ones, as the Corolla celebrates its 50th birthday.
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