Japanese automakers’ output up
Japanese automakers Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. increased their global
production last month to meet rising demand in
North America and other overseas markets.
Toyota's worldwide
production rose 14% year on year to 579'040 units in May while Nissan's output increased 17% to 277'927 units.
Toyota, Nissan and Honda Motor Co. have been increasing their overseas
production to deliver their models sooner and reduce the impact of currency fluctuations on earnings.