GUANGZHOU -- Leading Japanese automakers sold a record number of new autos in China last year, easily surpassing overall market growth in the low single digits.
Nissan Motor, Honda Motor, Toyota Motor and Mazda Motor all recorded their highest-ever volumes in China in 2017, according to preliminary data released recently. Including Suzuki Motor and Mitsubishi Motors, the six big Japanese car companies likely sold a record 4.8 million or so vehicles in China last year, up about 10% on the year.
