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Japanese Automakers Post Double-Digit Sales Growth In China

By Wei ZhangJapan
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Japanese automakers’ China sales grew by more than 10% from a year earlier in July as the world’s biggest auto market sustained its recovery.

Nissan Motor said on Wednesday its sales in China rose 11.6% last month from a year earlier to 120,945 vehicles. China is a market that Nissan is focusing on as the embattled carmaker struggles to fix problems from ousted leader Carlos Ghosn’s aggressive expansion drive

Nissan’s sales in China rose 11.6% last month from a year earlier to 120,945 vehicles.

Toyota Motor Corp sold around 165,600 cars last month in China, up 19.1% year-on-year. Of the total, 22,300 came from its premium Lexus brand, which showed a 38.6% sales jump compared to a year earlier.

Honda Motor Co said on Wednesday it sold 136,646 vehicles in China in July, up 17.8%.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which Japanese car manufacturer saw the highest percentage sales growth in China last month?

A.

Toyota's Lexus brand recorded the highest percentage sales jump, increasing by 38.6% compared to the previous year. Overall, Toyota Motor Corp's sales in China were up 19.1% last month.

Q.

How many vehicles did Nissan sell in China during July?

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Nissan Motor sold 120,945 vehicles in China last month. This represents an 11.6% increase from the same period a year earlier, contributing to the overall market recovery.

Q.

What is Nissan's strategic focus regarding the Chinese market?

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China is a key market for Nissan as the carmaker addresses issues stemming from its ousted leader's aggressive expansion strategy. The company aims to use growth in this region.

Q.

Which Japanese automakers posted double-digit sales growth in China last month?

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Nissan Motor, Toyota Motor Corp, and Honda Motor Co all reported double-digit sales growth in China last month. Their sales increased by 11.6%, 19.1%, and 17.8% respectively.

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