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Toyota’s worldwide vehicle sales increased 2.2% in August, marking eight consecutive months of global growth.
Domestic sales in Japan declined 12.1% due to supply disruptions, while sales in the U.S. and overseas markets, including China, offset the decline.
Global vehicle production increased by 4.9%, with U.S. production rising 19%, highlighting Toyota’s resilience amid regional market challenges.
On September 29, Toyota Motor Company reported that its global sales grew for the eighth consecutive month in August, increasing 2.2% year-over-year to a total of 844,963 vehicles. This growth reflects strong demand for hybrid models in the United States, which helped offset a 12.1% decline in sales in Japan.
Meanwhile, U.S. sales of Toyota’s standard and luxury vehicles rose 13.6% to 225,367 units, fueled by consumer interest in fuel-efficient hybrid models despite higher tariffs imposed under the Trump administration.
In China, sales also rose slightly by 0.9% to 153,415 units, as government subsidies for environmentally-friendly vehicles and strong demand for Toyota’s new EV offerings fueled the increase.
Overall, Toyota’s overseas sales set a new record for August, increasing 4.4% to 748,694 units. In contrast, domestic sales fell to 96,269 units, partly due to delayed deliveries resulting from output suspensions following tsunami warnings issued after a powerful earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.
Global vehicle production rose 4.9% to 744,176 units, marking the third consecutive month of year-over-year growth. Production in the United States climbed 19% to 126,081 units, while Chinese output declined 8.2% to 125,383 units. Domestic production increased 12% to 207,990 vehicles, aided by a rebound following a certification scandal last year.
Experts note that Toyota’s hybrid models remain central to the company’s growth strategy, especially in regions with strong environmental incentives and high consumer demand for fuel efficiency.
Despite challenges in the Japanese market, Toyota continues to capitalize on international demand and navigate regional market fluctuations to sustain its global growth.