P.M. BRIEFING : Import Car Sales Soar in Japan
From Times Wire Services
TOKYO —
Imported car sales in Japan in January soared 57.6% over a year ago to 11,350 units, extending the streak of growth to 73 consecutive months, the Japan Automobile Importers’ Assn. reported today.
The association said passenger cars accounted for 11,254 units, up 57.8% over a year ago.
Sales of large-sized cars with more than 2000cc engine capacity jumped 108.8% to 5,831 units while those of compact cars grew 25% to 5,423 units, the association said.
The association said West German cars continued to dominate the imported car market with 7,579 units, up 52.1% over a year ago, and accounted for 67.34% of the total sales.
Sales of U.S. cars declined 4.9% to 782 units for a 6.95% market share, the association said.
