TOKYO -- Eight Japanese carmakers' global production in April declined by a combined 21% from the same month a year ago, at 1.63 million vehicles, with output dragged lower by COVID-19 lockdowns in China, according to announcements released Monday. Honda had the biggest drop.
Production declined versus the previous year for the second consecutive month as COVID-19 outbreaks continued to haunt China. Procuring car parts became difficult as strict lockdowns were imposed in Shanghai and other cities.
