[01 Dec] Japan's Auto Production -19.1% on Year in October

Production of cars, trucks and buses in Japan dropped 19.1% on year in October, falling for the 13th straight month, an industry body said Monday.

Vehicle output declined to 820,910 vehicles in the month from 1.01 million vehicles a year earlier, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association said.

Domestic vehicle demand in October totaled 396,048, up 4.4% from a year earlier.

(Source: irco.biz)