Toyota Global Output in October Highest for Single Month

Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday that its global output in October rose 3.8% from a year earlier to 926,987 units, hitting a record high for a single month for the first time in nearly two years, driven by robust hybrid sales in North America, Kyodo News reported.

Toyota's global output exceeded the previous year’s level for the fifth straight month, with production in the U.S. surging 26.4% to 137,262 units. (Photo: Toyota)

While the world’s largest automaker by volume was adversely affected by higher U.S. tariffs, its global sales climbed 2.1% to 922,087 units — the highest for October — surpassing the year-earlier level for the 10th consecutive month.

Toyota’s overseas production grew 2.2% to 600,155 vehicles. Global output exceeded the previous year’s level for the fifth straight month, with production in the U.S. surging 26.4% to 137,262 units.

Production in the major auto market was boosted by a recovery from an output suspension caused by recalls of some models last year, in addition to strong demand for hybrid vehicles, according to Toyota.

In contrast, output in China slumped 6.4% to 132,834 vehicles, as government subsidies ended in more areas of the major Asian market.

Domestic production grew 6.8% to 326,832 vehicles, reflecting a rebound following a certification scandal in 2024. Toyota’s overseas sales increased 3.3% to 784,581 units, marking a record high for October.