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Japanese Automakers Boost Overseas Production in First Half of 2006

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Japanese automakers, including Toyota, Honda, and Mazda, have increased their overseas production in the first six months of 2006, according to statistics released by the companies. Toyota's overseas output rose 12.9% to 1,964,374 units, while Honda saw a 8.5% increase to 1,170,601 units. Mazda's overseas production jumped 25.7% to 165,687 units. In contrast, Nissan and Mitsubishi posted declines in their overseas production.

Meanwhile, all five automakers, except for Nissan, experienced higher exports in the period from January to June. Toyota's exports expanded 18.6%, while Honda's jumped 11.3%. Mazda's exports soared 23.2%, and Mitsubishi's shot up 22.7%. However, Nissan's exports dropped 7.5%. Domestic production also varied among the automakers, with Toyota, Mazda, and Mitsubishi boosting their domestic production, while Nissan and Honda declined.

Key Takeaways:

  • Toyota's overseas output increased 12.9% to 1,964,374 units in the first six months of 2006.
  • Honda's overseas production rose 8.5% to 1,170,601 units in the same period.
  • Mazda's overseas production jumped 25.7% to 165,687 units in the first half of 2006.
  • Nissan's overseas production declined 2.6% to 1,016,263 units in the same period.
  • Mitsubishi's exports soared 22.7% in the period from January to June, while Nissan's exports dropped 7.5%.
  • Toyota, Mazda, and Mitsubishi boosted their domestic production, while Nissan and Honda declined.
  • All five automakers, except for Nissan, experienced higher exports in the first half of 2006.

Statistics:

  • Toyota's exports expanded 18.6% in the period from January to June.
  • Honda's exports jumped 11.3% in the same period.
  • Mazda's exports soared 23.2% in the first half of 2006.
  • Mitsubishi's exports shot up 22.7% in the same period.
  • Nissan's exports dropped 7.5% in the first half of 2006.
  • Toyota's domestic production rose 8.1% in the first six months of 2006.
  • Mazda's domestic production jumped 14.7% in the same period.
  • Mitsubishi's domestic production boosted 22.2% in the first half of 2006.
  • Nissan's domestic production declined 20.9% in the same period.
  • Honda's domestic production fell 0.8% in the first six months of 2006.

Sources:

  • Xinhua via COMTEX
  • Comtex SmarTrend(SM) Alert
  • Comtex News Network, Inc.

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