Last year's global production of major Japanese automakers exceeded the previous year's level for 7 out of 8 companies. This was mainly due to the easing of the effects of the semiconductor shortage and strong demand in North America and other countries.
On the other hand, in terms of global sales, Toyota Motor Corporation's group sales totaled more than 11.23 million units, setting a new record high and taking the world top spot for the fourth consecutive year. But in China, all five companies producing locally, including Mitsubishi Motors, which stopped production by March of last year, were down.