Toyota, the Japanese carmaker sold 10.5 million vehicles in 2021
The Japanese car manufacturer Toyota confirms itself as the first in the world for auto sales: in 2021 according to the data published by the group, the giant led by the CEO Akio Toyoda has sold 10.5 million of vehicles, with an increase of 10.1% over the previous year. There performance it reflects the resistance of the entire production of the Japanese giant, which also includes the brands Hino and Daihatsudespite the problems facing global automotive supply chains, particularly semiconductors.
Toyota is at the top for the second consecutive year ahead of German Volkswagen group (brands VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, etc.) whose global sales fell 4.5% last year, to 8.88 million units, according to data released mid-January.
The extreme attention of Toyota for its suppliers for many years has allowed it to better prepare for the shortage of semiconductors than many rivals, especially in the first half of 2021. In December, the global sales they decreased (-5.5% at group level) for the fourth consecutive month. “The outlook for both Covid-19 and parts supplies remains uncertain and we will continue to do everything possible to minimize the impact,” the group said in a statement. To remember also the performance important in the United States where the Japanese company became number one in sales, breaking the all-time record of General Motors, number one for 90 years.
Meanwhile, the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed with a strong rebound, after three consecutive sessions of decline at the end of a week characterized by nervousness over the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy indications. At the end of the exchanges the Nikkei index of the leading stocks recovered 2.09% to 26,717.34 points. Overall for the week, however, it fell by 2.9%. The widest Topix index gained 1.87% to 1,876.89 points. Among the stocks in the spotlight are those of the auto sector.
After disseminating the data Toyota it posted a 3.42% rise to 2,237 yen. Also Nissan (+ 2.45%) and above all Mitsubishi Motors (+ 4.56%) benefited from the announcement of the alliance that unites them with French Renault which will invest 23 billion euros in the electrification of vehicles over the next five years to be able to launch 35 new electric models by 2030.
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