New car sales last month 28% decrease compared to the same month last year Expanded due to a fall in the new Corona 16:29 on May 1
The number of new cars sold domestically last month was a significant decrease of 28% compared to the same month last year. Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the decline in sales is expanding.
According to announcements from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association, etc., the number of new cars sold in Japan last month was 270,393 units, a decrease of 28.6% compared to the same month last year.
Of these, 25.5% for regular cars, small cars, and trucks, and 33.5% for light cars.
The decrease in the number of vehicles sold has continued for the seventh consecutive month since October last year when the consumption tax rate was raised.
The dealer continues to operate by shortening the time as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, but with the announcement of an emergency situation nationwide, self-restraint is going out and the number of customers visiting the store is decreasing is.
According to the industry group, "the sales outlets have heard that customers are eager to make face-to-face sales, and their customers are less motivated to purchase because the economic outlook is uncertain. As a result, there are some effects such as delays in delivery of cars. I think the severe situation will continue for a while. "