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Japan vehicle sales up slightly in September
Executive Summary
Summary: Japan’s domestic vehicle market grew 1.3% year-on-year to 433,683 units in September 2026, with passenger car sales up 0.9% and truck sales rising 2.8%. Year-to-date sales increased 2.3% to 3.5 million units. Toyota led the market with a 6.2% sales rise, whilst overseas brands including German and Chinese marques accounted for nearly 5% of total sales.
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Japan vehicle sales up slightly in September
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