Monday, July 2, 2007

Japan auto sales down for 14 straight months

(Reuters) - TOKYO, July 2 - Sales of new cars, trucks and buses in Japan slid 9.4 percent in June for the 14th straight month of decline as demand remained weak across all segments and new models failed to inspire a rebound for many.



Vehicle sales totalled 462,166 units last month, with 660cc minivehicles, which get preferential tax treatment, falling 6.1 percent to 170,526 units.


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