According to foreign media reports, the latest November production and sales data released by eight Japanese passenger car manufacturers such as Toyota Motors showed that the global output of 8 Japanese car companies was 2.122 million units, a year -on -year decrease of 11%, and it has decreased for seven months in a row and decreased year -on -year.
Data show that except Suzuki Motors, the global output of seven other Japanese car companies in November this year was lower than the same period last year. In November this year, Toyota’s global output decreased by 6%year -on -year to 869,230 units, showing a downward trend for 10 consecutive months; Global output of Mitsubishi Motors has also declined for 10 consecutive months; the global output of Nissan Automobile has decreased by 14%year -on -year year -on -year decreased by 14%year -on -year By 271,980 units, it has declined for 6 consecutive months; Honda’s global output decreased by 20%year -on -year to 329,987 units, which has fallen for 4 consecutive months.
From the perspective of Japan’s domestic output, in November this year, the output of eight Japanese car companies decreased by 14%year -on -year to 704,886 units, which has decreased for four consecutive months. Among them, the output of Dafa cars has decreased the largest, down 40%year -on -year to 50,559 units.
In terms of China, in November this year, Honda’s output decreased by 38%year -on -year to 83,840 units, and Nissan’s output decreased by 26%year -on -year to 64,990 units, while Toyota’s output increased by 7%year -on -year.
At the same time, from the perspective of regional sales, in November this year, Honda’s sales in Japan decreased by 16%year -on -year to 63,850 units, and Nissan’s sales in the United States decreased by 31%year -on -year to 33,212 units. Due to the delay in the release of new cars, Nissan’s sales have declined more significantly.
According to the report analysis, due to the continuous growth of fierce price competition and demand for electric vehicles, Japanese car companies face severe challenges in the Chinese market. In addition, the United States may increase the import tariffs on cars in the future, and Japanese car companies’ future investment and product strategy measures are every. One step is crucial. In December this year, the merger negotiations between Honda Motors and Nissan have also received widespread attention, which has also been regarded as a way for many people to rescue Japanese car companies.
Japanese government officials previously stated: “The global automobile industry is undergoing major changes. With the rise of Chinese auto manufacturers, 8 domestic auto manufacturers in Japan are still too much, and it is difficult to improve the competitiveness in the global automotive industry.” The report believes that In order to maintain competitiveness, eight domestic car companies in Japan may conduct further integration in the future.