TOKYO -- Global production volume at Japanese automakers dropped for the first time in four years during the six months through September, hampered by compliance scandals in the Toyota group and tougher competition from Chinese rivals.
Eight manufacturers of passenger vehicles produced a combined 11.87 million cars during the fiscal first half, down 6% on the year, data released Wednesday shows.
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