Toyota Reports Global Sales Drop in February Amid Intense Competition And Production Slump
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Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) reported a 6.9% drop in global sales for February, marking its first year-over-year decrease in thirteen months. The decline was attributed to a production slump of 2.6% and intense competition, particularly in China where a price battle is ongoing. Despite a 16% surge in U.S. sales and a 14% increase in Europe, sales in Japan plummeted due to production halts at Daihatsu. Toyota also announced plans to start mass production of an electric Hilux pickup by the end of 2025, following Isuzu Motors, Ltd. (OTC:ISUZY) in the electric pickup market in Thailand.
March 28, 2024 | 4:11 pm
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Isuzu Motors announced plans to manufacture its battery-powered D-MAX pickup in Thailand by 2025, following Toyota's announcement of an electric Hilux.
Isuzu's move to enter the electric pickup market in Thailand, a key automaking hub, especially following Toyota's announcement, indicates a strategic positioning that could positively impact its stock in the short term due to increased investor interest in electric vehicles.
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Toyota's global sales dropped 6.9% in February, with a notable decline in Japan but increases in the U.S. and Europe. The company plans to launch an electric Hilux pickup by 2025.
The reported sales drop and production slump, especially in key markets like Japan and China, are likely to negatively impact investor sentiment in the short term. However, the announcement of the electric Hilux could provide a positive outlook for the future.
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