[30 Jan] Japan's Auto Production up 8.6% on Year in December

Production of cars, trucks and buses in Japan increased 8.6% on year in December for the second consecutive monthly gain, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association said Friday.

Vehicle output rose to 788,067 vehicles in December from 725,825 vehicles in the same month a year earlier, the association said.

Domestic vehicle demand totaled 372,608 vehicles, up 21.6%.

(Source: irco.biz)