Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of October 2009.
Production in Japan for the month of October 2009 experienced a year-on-year decrease for the 12th consecutive month (since November 2008).
Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year decrease for the 13th consecutive month (since October 2008), although production in Asia and China respectively set all-time records for the month of October.
Worldwide production experienced a year-on-year decrease for the 12th consecutive month (since November 2008).
Japan Domestic Market Sales
Total Japan domestic market auto sales for the month of October 2009, experienced a year-on-year increase for the fourth consecutive month (since July 2009).
New vehicle registrations experienced a year-on-year increase for the seventh consecutive month (since April 2009).
Sales of mini-vehicles experienced a year-on-year decrease for the 11th consecutive month (since December 2008).
- Vehicle registrations – excluding mini-vehicles
Fit was the industrys second best-selling car among new vehicle registrations for the month of October 2009, with sales of 15,444 units. Freed was the industrys fifth best-selling car with sales of 9,147 units. Insight was the industrys ninth best-selling car with sales of 7,047 units.
- Mini-vehicles – under 660cc
Life was the industrys seventh best-selling car in the mini-vehicle category for the month of October 2009, with sales of 4,123 units. Zest was the industrys tenth best-selling car with sales of 2,999 units.
Exports from Japan
Total exports from Japan in October 2009 experienced a year-on-year decrease for the 13th consecutive month (since October 2008).
About Honda
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC/LSE:HNDA.L) is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always sought to provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The result is more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries worldwide, producing a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and automobiles that bring the company into contact with over 19 million customers annually. For more information, please visit http://world.honda.com .
Source: JCN Newswire