Japanese automakers' global sales fall 1.3% in April

TOKYO, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 28th May, 2026) Combined global vehicle sales at eight major Japanese automakers fell 1.3% in April from a year earlier to 1,936,042 units, according to data released by the companies on Thursday.

The decrease followed a rise in sales a year earlier driven by last-minute demand ahead of sweeping tariff measures introduced by U.S.

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Toyota Motor Corp.'s global vehicle sales fell 3.1%, with its exports bound for the Middle East plunging more than 90% amid the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Jiji Press reported, citing the data.

Nissan Motor Co.'s global sales declined 7.6%, reflecting weak overseas sales, including in China.

By contrast, Suzuki Motor Corp.'s global sales jumped 20.9% on the back of robust demand in India.