GUANGZHOU -- Honda Motor's sales in China were down 30.9% last year to 852,269 units, falling below 1 million for the first time in nine years as Japanese automakers continue to struggle from price competition with BYD and other local makers.
Japanese carmakers slow to offer green vehicles that consumers want

Honda plans to release its Ye P7 electric vehicle in China this year. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
GUANGZHOU -- Honda Motor's sales in China were down 30.9% last year to 852,269 units, falling below 1 million for the first time in nine years as Japanese automakers continue to struggle from price competition with BYD and other local makers.