- Toyota was the world’s top automobile seller in 2025, surpassing Volkswagen for the sixth consecutive year.
- The company sold over 11.32 million vehicles globally, a 4.6% increase from 2024 and a record for Toyota.
- Toyota’s production in Japan exceeded 3 million units, helping maintain jobs and skills within the country.
A: Hey! Did you hear the news? Toyota is number one again!
B: No way! Really? Like, the *world* number one?
A: Yep! For the sixth year in a row! They sold over 11 million cars!
B: Wow! That’s a lot! Even with those US tariffs?
A: Exactly! They were still super successful. It includes cars from Daihatsu and Hino too.
B: Amazing! So, are they doing well in America too?
A: Totally! Sales are up 8% there, especially for their hybrid cars. People really like them!
B: That’s great! What about China and India?
A: China was a little slower, just a tiny increase. But India is booming! Sales are up 17%!
B: Incredible! And are they making a lot of cars in Japan?
A: Absolutely! They made over 3 million cars just in Japan. That's good for keeping jobs there, you know?
B: That’s fantastic news for Japan! Toyota’s really doing well!
- The company sold over 11.32 million vehicles globally, a 4.6% increase from 2024 and a record for Toyota.
- Toyota’s production in Japan exceeded 3 million units, helping maintain jobs and skills within the country.
A: Hey! Did you hear the news? Toyota is number one again!
B: No way! Really? Like, the *world* number one?
A: Yep! For the sixth year in a row! They sold over 11 million cars!
B: Wow! That’s a lot! Even with those US tariffs?
A: Exactly! They were still super successful. It includes cars from Daihatsu and Hino too.
B: Amazing! So, are they doing well in America too?
A: Totally! Sales are up 8% there, especially for their hybrid cars. People really like them!
B: That’s great! What about China and India?
A: China was a little slower, just a tiny increase. But India is booming! Sales are up 17%!
B: Incredible! And are they making a lot of cars in Japan?
A: Absolutely! They made over 3 million cars just in Japan. That's good for keeping jobs there, you know?
B: That’s fantastic news for Japan! Toyota’s really doing well!
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Summary
Toyota topped global auto sales in 2025 (6th year!), selling over 11M vehicles (+4.6%). Strong US & India sales, boosted by hybrids. Japan production exceeded 3M, supporting domestic jobs. #Toyota #autosales #Japan
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260129_14/#summary
Date: Jan. 29, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-29
Created: 2026/01/29 21:40
Updated: 2026/01/30 08:13
Last Read: 2026/01/30 08:13