Nichi-Bei News

News and Information from the Japan-America Society of Washington DC

August 09, 2006

More Japanese Cars Now Made Overseas

The number of vehicles manufactured overseas by Japanese automakers surpassed the domestic figure for the first time in fiscal 2005, according to data released July 31 by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association.

Overseas production grew 10.6% year on year to 10.92 million units, while domestic output reached 10.89 million units.