Analysts are predicting a turnaround in coming months, reports Reuters, and place most of the blame on a lack of new product. Despite the flagging sales, production numbers in Japan increased for the first time in five months but this was due to strong demand from overseas.
Tokyo’s Motor Show in October is sure to spark interest in Japan’s gloomy car market. Several of Japan’s carmakers are set to unveil new and exciting products such as the Nissan GT-R, Lexus LF-A and the Japan spec Mitsubishi Evo X, so we could see a turnaround before the year is out.