New car sales in June 22% decrease from the same month the previous year 16:34 on July 1
Last month's new car sales fell 22% compared to the same month last year due to the spread of the new coronavirus. The decline has narrowed compared to May, when the emergency declaration continued, but the decline has continued to decline.
According to announcements from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association, etc., the number of new cars sold in Japan last month was 347,371 units, a decrease of 22.8% compared to the same month last year.
The number of ordinary cars, small cars, trucks, etc. was 214,857 units, a decrease of 25.9%.
The number of mini vehicles was 132,514 units, a decrease of 17.2%.
The main reasons for this are the slump in consumption due to the spread of the new coronavirus, which has reduced the demand for cars, and the ongoing production adjustments at the factory.
Compared to the 44.8% decline in May this year, the decline has narrowed, but sales have remained sluggish.
The industry group said that customers who visit the retailers are showing signs of recovery due to the cancellation of the emergency declaration nationwide. I would like to see the transition to.”