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Nov
12:49
Japanese auto industry weakens in August
Japanese automotive production and sales dipped in August on a month-on-month basis as the industry was facing pressure from a slowdown in the economy. Exports meanwhile remained higher than a year ago thanks to the weaker yen, Kallanish notes.
Monthly vehicle production amounted to 584,291 units, down 16.5% m-o-m but up 21.6% year-on-year. Of that, buses were the only group to see an increase from July, by 23.1%, while passenger cars and trucks registered a …
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