On the other hand, Mazda Motor Corp. posted a 9.1 % global sales decline, while Subaru Corp. logged a 6.3 % drop, dampened by weak sales in the United States due to a slowdown in the last-minute demand.
Meanwhile, Honda Motor Co.’s exports jumped 64.1 %, pushed up by strong sales of the Civic sedan in North America. Exports also grew at Toyota, Mitsubishi, and Subaru.