Auto Sales in Japan Down 14th Month In A Row

Sales of new cars, trucks and buses in Japan have dropped another 9.4% in June, the 14th straight month of decline. Industry giant Nissan saw its 21st month of declining sales and Subaru, which fared the worst, saw its sales drop for the 23rd month in a row. Even global powerhouse Toyota saw a decline in sales for the 10th straight month despite the introduction of several new models.

Analysts are predicting a turnaround in coming months, reports Reuters, and place most of the blame on a lack of new product. Despite the flagging sales, production numbers in Japan increased for the first time in five months but this was due to strong demand from overseas.


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w209w114 - 7/3/2007 10:48:39 AM

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Thast because they are buying non-japanese cars.

w209w114 - 7/3/2007 10:48:46 AM

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Thats because they are buying non-japanese cars.

Htay7500 - 7/3/2007 10:59:53 AM

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yes and no, the city of tokyo is the biggest in the world and owning a car wouldnt be as efficient as walking or taking public transportation.

STJ88 - 7/3/2007 12:12:54 PM

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#w209w114

Are you crazy in Japan non-japanese cars hardly sell at all.

w209w114 - 7/3/2007 2:39:41 PM

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STJ88

You need to be more specific when you make a vague comment like that.

Htay7500 - 7/3/2007 10:37:56 PM

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hold it, the only foreign carmaker I know tht does good business there is VW, could be wrong there.

Will_ - 7/3/2007 12:19:08 PM

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Stupid. It says auto sales in Japan are decreasing, that means all sales of all makes! That means they're not buying any cars...

Htay7500 - 7/3/2007 2:21:06 PM

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my point exactly, this article, however, isnt correct.

w209w114 - 7/3/2007 2:37:24 PM

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It specifically points out Nissan and other Japanese brands. PLUS domestics do represent a bigger picture than foreign brands, therefore a decrease in their overall vehicles sales shows a greater percentage of Japanese vehicles. Its called common sense. Im not calling any names but youre one to talk Will.

Will_ - 7/3/2007 3:58:21 PM

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"Thast because they are buying non-japanese cars."

How does this comment that you previously made fit into the definition of "common sense" you have just given?