- Data was released on Monday
- “The eight major Japanese automakers’ combined domestic production in 2012 grew 18.3 pct from the previous year”
- Reflects rebounds from the previous year in the aftermath of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami as well as floods in Thailand.
- Japanese companies production in China declined 8.2 pct in 2012 following the deterioration in bilateral relations from September
(Update) Japan Automakers’ Domestic Output Up 18.3 Pct in 2012