Five out of Japan's eight major automakers say they produced more vehicles worldwide in fiscal 2022 than in the previous year. They cite the easing of the global semiconductor shortage and lifting of pandemic-related factory suspensions as reasons for the improvement.
Toyota Motor says it made a record 9.1 million new units in the year through March. That marks an annual increase of 6.5 percent.
Subaru's output grew by more than 20 percent, while Suzuki and Daihatsu each rose nearly 14 percent. Mazda was up almost 11 percent.
Toyota Motor says it made a record 9.1 million new units in the year through March. That marks an annual increase of 6.5 percent.
Subaru's output grew by more than 20 percent, while Suzuki and Daihatsu each rose nearly 14 percent. Mazda was up almost 11 percent.
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Eight of Japan's major automakers increased vehicle production in fiscal 2022 compared to the previous year, with Toyota Motor recording a record output of 9.1 million new units, marking a 6.5 percent annual increase. Subaru, Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Mazda also saw significant growth, with increases
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230427_31/
Date: April 27, 2023
Created: 2023/04/28 07:19
Updated: 2025/12/09 04:32
Last Read: 2023/04/28 07:20