Tokyo, June 27, 2013 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of May 2013.
Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for the 16th consecutive month (since February 2012), setting record high production for the month of May. This includes record high production for the month of May in North America, USA, Asia, and China.
Worldwide production experienced a year-on-year decrease for the first time in two months (since March 2013).
New vehicle registrations experienced a year-on-year decrease for the 10th consecutive month (since August 2012).
Sales of mini-vehicles experienced a year-on-year increase for the 17th 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 2013 with sales of 9,418 units. Freed was the industry's ninth best-selling car with sales of 4,291 units.
- Mini-vehicles - under 660cc -
N BOX was the industry's second best-selling car in the mini-vehicle category for the month of May 2013 with sales of 14,627 units. N-ONE was the industry's eighth best-selling car with sales of 8,300 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 2013 Year-to-Date Total
Units vs.'12 (Jan-May 2013)
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Japan 53,400 -27.9% 291,288 -41.2%
Outside Japan 294,382* +4.1% 1,439,686 +11.0%
Worldwide Total 347,782 -2.6% 1,730,974 -3.4%
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Production Outside of Japan
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North America 155,507* +3.1% 772,595 +3.3%
(USA) 114,403* +6.1% 566,558 +4.7%
Europe 7,452 -53.2% 62,048 -11.2%
Asia 116,958* +16.1% 535,891 +29.0%
(China) 59,364* +10.0% 275,324 -3.7%
Others 14,465 -6.0% 69,152 +8.5%
Overseas Total 294,382* +4.1% 1,439,686 +11.0%
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* Record high for May
Production in Japan for the month of May 2013 experienced a year-on-year decrease for the sixth consecutive month (since December 2012). Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for the 16th consecutive month (since February 2012), setting record high production for the month of May. This includes record high production for the month of May in North America, USA, Asia, and China.
Worldwide production experienced a year-on-year decrease for the first time in two months (since March 2013).
Sales in the Japanese Market
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Vehicle Type May 2013 Year-to-Date Total
Units vs.'12 (Jan-May 2013)
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Registrations 18,310 -42.0% 129,034 -42.4%
Mini-Vehicles 27,128 +3.0% 179,026 +35.8%
Honda Brand Total 45,438 -21.5% 308,060 -13.4%
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Honda's automobile sales in the Japanese market for the month of May 2013 experienced a year-on-year decrease for the fifth consecutive month (since January 2013).New vehicle registrations experienced a year-on-year decrease for the 10th consecutive month (since August 2012).
Sales of mini-vehicles experienced a year-on-year increase for the 17th 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 2013 with sales of 9,418 units. Freed was the industry's ninth best-selling car with sales of 4,291 units.
- Mini-vehicles - under 660cc -
N BOX was the industry's second best-selling car in the mini-vehicle category for the month of May 2013 with sales of 14,627 units. N-ONE was the industry's eighth best-selling car with sales of 8,300 units.
Exports from Japan
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May 2013 Year-to-Date Total
Units vs.'12 (Jan-May 2013)
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North America 8,266 -29.1% 43,843 -40.3%
(USA) 8,011 -29.9% 42,874 -40.3%
Europe 236 -91.7% 2,363 -81.4%
Asia 579 -79.8% 4,436 -79.2%
Others 2,205 -39.1% 8,290 -63.6%
Total 11,286 -46.2% 58,932 -54.8%
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Total exports from Japan in May 2013 experienced a year-on-year decrease for the 11th consecutive month (since July 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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