Tokyo, June 28, 2012 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of May 2012.
Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for the fourth consecutive month (since February 2012), setting record high production for any month. This includes all-time monthly records for May production in North America, USA, Asia, and China.
Worldwide production experienced a year-on-year increase for the fifth consecutive month (since January 2012).
New vehicle registrations experienced a year-on-year increase for the ninth consecutive month (since September 2011).
Sales of mini-vehicles experienced a year-on-year increase for the fifth consecutive month (since January 2012).
- Vehicle registrations - excluding mini-vehicles
Fit was the industry's third best-selling car among new vehicle registrations for the month of May 2012 with sales of 14,536 units. Freed was the industry's fourth best-selling car with sales of 8,142 units.
- Mini-vehicles - under 660cc
N BOX was the industry's top selling car in the mini-vehicle category for the month of May 2012 with sales of 19,355 units.
About Honda
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC/LSE:HNDA.L) is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always sought to provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The result is more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries worldwide, producing a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and automobiles that bring the company into contact with over 19 million customers annually. For more information, please visit http://world.honda.com.
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Worldwide Production
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May 2012 Year-to-Date Total
Units vs.'11 (Jan-May 2012)
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Japan 74,043 +113.1% 495,196 +121.9%
Outside Japan 283,576* +176.0% 1,297,856 +42.4%
Worldwide Total 357,619 +160.1% 1,793,052 +58.1%
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Production Outside of Japan
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North America 150,908** +152.6% 748,217 +67.1%
(USA) 107,854** +156.5% 541,068 +62.1%
Europe 15,911 +215.3% 69,858 +53.8%
Asia 101,362** +217.7% 416,052 +13.8%
(China) 53,966** +144.4% 285,933 +18.6%
Others 15,395 +154.6% 63,729 +21.8%
Overseas Total 283,576* +176.0% 1,297,856 +42.4%
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* Record High for any Month
** Record high for May
Production in Japan for the month of May 2012 experienced a year-on-year increase for the sixth consecutive month (since December 2011).Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for the fourth consecutive month (since February 2012), setting record high production for any month. This includes all-time monthly records for May production in North America, USA, Asia, and China.
Worldwide production experienced a year-on-year increase for the fifth consecutive month (since January 2012).
Sales in the Japanese Market
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Vehicle Type May 2012 Year-to-Date Total
Units vs.'11 (Jan-May 2012)
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Registrations 31,570 +48.3% 224,075 +53.8%
Mini-Vehicles 26,349 +246.0% 131,837 +136.8%
Honda Brand Total 57,919 +100.4% 355,912 +76.7%
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Honda's automobile sales in the Japanese market for the month of May 2012 experienced a year-on-year increase for the fifth consecutive month (since January 2012).New vehicle registrations experienced a year-on-year increase for the ninth consecutive month (since September 2011).
Sales of mini-vehicles experienced a year-on-year increase for the fifth consecutive month (since January 2012).
- Vehicle registrations - excluding mini-vehicles
Fit was the industry's third best-selling car among new vehicle registrations for the month of May 2012 with sales of 14,536 units. Freed was the industry's fourth best-selling car with sales of 8,142 units.
- Mini-vehicles - under 660cc
N BOX was the industry's top selling car in the mini-vehicle category for the month of May 2012 with sales of 19,355 units.
Exports from Japan
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May 2012 Year-to-Date Total
Units vs.'11 (Jan-May 2012)
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North America 11,666 +84.3% 73,480 +30.3%
(USA) 11,423 +98.3% 71,799 +32.8%
Europe 2,832 +192.0% 12,715 +22.4%
Asia 2,863 +253.0% 21,311 +225.1%
Others 3,618 +230.4% 22,784 +94.7%
Total 20,979 +127.9% 130,290 +53.2%
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Total exports from Japan in May 2012 experienced a year-on-year increase for the fifth consecutive month (since January 2012).About Honda
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC/LSE:HNDA.L) is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always sought to provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The result is more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries worldwide, producing a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and automobiles that bring the company into contact with over 19 million customers annually. For more information, please visit http://world.honda.com.
Source: Honda
Contact:
Honda Media Inquiries corporate_pr@hm.honda.co.jp +81-3-5412-1512
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