Toyota Motor Corp reported on Monday a 1.5 percent rise in November global vehicle output, reaching a new record of 833,104.
Domestic production slid 3.3 percent to 266,174 vehicles, while overseas output rose 3.8 percent to an all-time high of 566,930 for the month.
Global sales and production in November exceeded last year’s levels due to solid demand, particularly in North America, and a recovery in parts supplies that had been impacted by COVID-19 slowdowns, Toyota said.
The automaker reported earlier this month it expected to produce 700,000 vehicles in January and held to a reduced goal of 9.2 million in the year through March.
Toyota had previously expected to make 9.7 million autos this fiscal year but was forced to lower the target in November as it struggles with rising materials costs and a shortage of semiconductors.
That’s still ahead of last year’s production of about 8.6 million units.
In a statement, Toyota said the situation remains difficult to predict due to semiconductor shortages and COVID-19. However, it said it will continue to carefully monitor the parts supply situation and minimize sudden decreases in production as much as possible while making every effort to deliver as many vehicles to our customers at the earliest date.
