Led by strong demand for the Impreza, passenger car production in Japan increased year over year for the 16th consecutive
month, marking an all-time record for the month of January. Total Japan production posted the first year-over-year increase
in two months. Overseas production dropped year over year for the 5th month in a row as inventory in North America
continued to recover from shortages. Global production posted the first year-over-year growth in three months, with a record
high figure for the month of January. |