Sep 29 (News On Japan) - Toyota's global production has seen a decline for the seventh consecutive month. In August, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that its worldwide production totaled 709,571 units, an 11.2% decrease from the same period last year.
The domestic production volume dropped by 22.2%. This downturn was impacted by the suspension of production of three models, including the Yaris Cross, due to certification violations.
Source: テレ東BIZ
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Toyota's global production has seen a decline for the seventh consecutive month. In August, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that its worldwide production totaled 709,571 units, an 11.2% decrease from the same period last year.
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