TOKYO, Jan 07 (News On Japan) –
New automobile gross sales by six Japanese automakers within the United States rose 2.4% from the earlier yr to six,023,492 items in 2025, the businesses introduced on January fifth, as demand remained agency regardless of greater tariffs launched underneath the Trump administration, with three producers surpassing their year-earlier outcomes.
Toyota Motor recorded the best gross sales quantity, at round 2.518 million automobiles, marking an 8% enhance pushed primarily by sturdy demand for hybrid fashions, whereas Honda and Nissan additionally posted modest positive aspects.
By distinction, Mitsubishi Motors noticed the steepest decline, with gross sales falling 13.7% to about 94,000 items, and Subaru and Mazda additionally reported year-on-year decreases.
Looking forward to the U.S. market in 2026, representatives of Japanese automakers stated they’re intently watching how destructive elements similar to slowing progress in electrical automobile demand and tariff insurance policies could have an effect on gross sales.
Source: テレ東BIZ