Japanese OEMs See Output Records Tumble In 2012

While new production and sales data from the major Japanese OEMs shows an apparent weak end to 2012, the word ‘record’ features prominently in accompanying releases. Although headlines will focus on Toyota’s industry-leading global sales of 9,748,000 in 2012 (including Daihatsu and Hino units), beating GM and Volkswagen into second and Subscribe to Automotive World … Continued

• By Megan Lampinen
• January 28, 2013