Toyota Sales and Production Fall Again in September

Toyota Motor reported a drop in global vehicle sales and production for the third straight month in September. Weak demand in China and the Middle East offset growth in the US and Japan markets.

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FILE PHOTO: Toyota logo on display at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand, March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

Toyota Motor global vehicle sales fell 2.2% to 860,107 units in September, marking a third straight month of declines. The downturn follows steep drops in key overseas markets led by China. Investors are tracking whether persistent demand pressures in Asia will weigh on the automaker's annual margins.