Toyota sales stumble extends streak as China and Middle East weakness weighs
Toyota Motor’s global sales fell for a fourth consecutive month in May 2026, according to a market report, with declines concentrated in China and the Middle East.
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Toyota Motor’s global sales fell for a fourth consecutive month in May 2026, according to a market report, with declines concentrated in China and the Middle East.
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