Story no.286National· JapanOngoingSales and market +1Notable Several countries (3)4 Nov → 5 Nov7 facts · 7 art.
Mixed semi-annual results for Japanese automakers
Nissan announced an 11.8% drop in its global sales for the first half of 2026-2027, despite a 6.3% increase in Japan. Suzuki, meanwhile, set a world record with a 19.9% rise, driven by India (+35.4%). Japanese manufacturers then opened the April-September 2026 earnings season, amid rising raw material costs and a cooling Chinese market. Mazda reported a 1.2% increase in global sales, Mitsubishi saw a 5.9% rise in Japan, and Daihatsu experienced a decline in Japan offset by growth internationally.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 7 events involving Honda, Nissan, Daihatsu and 7 more, in 3 countries (Japon, Chine, Inde), followed from 4 November 2026 to 5 November 2026. 7 articles from 2 sources (sales and market, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 22:00.
Timeline
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- 22h00
LatestHonda : trois points à suivre avant ses résultats semestriels
La hausse du cours de Honda se démarque parmi les constructeurs japonais à l'approche de la publication de ses résultats semestriels, avec trois points d'attention identifiés par la presse spécialisée.
東洋経済オンライン
- 07h30
Daihatsu : ventes en baisse au Japon et en hausse à l'étranger au premier semestre 2026-2027
Daihatsu affiche un recul de ses ventes sur le marché japonais au premier semestre de l'exercice 2026-2027, compensé par une progression à l'international.
レスポンス（Response.jp）
- 05h30
Mitsubishi: domestic sales up 5.9% in first half of fiscal year 2026-2027
Mitsubishi Motors announces a 5.9% increase in its sales in Japan in the first half of fiscal year 2026-2027.
レスポンス（Response.jp）
- 00h30
Mazda: global sales up 1.2% in the first half of fiscal year 2026-2027
Mazda reports a 1.2% increase in its global sales for the first half of the 2026-2027 fiscal year, driven notably by domestic CX-5 sales in Japan, which surged by 101%.
レスポンス（Response.jp）
- 21h00
Les constructeurs japonais ouvrent la saison des résultats avril-septembre 2026
Les groupes automobiles japonais publient leurs comptes semestriels, marqués par la hausse des coûts des matières premières et le refroidissement du marché chinois.
日刊自動車新聞
- 08h00
Suzuki signs world sales record in first half of 2026-2027
Suzuki announces a 19.9% increase in its global sales in the first half of 2026-2027, a record. India contributes with a rise of 35.4%.
レスポンス（Response.jp）
- 03h30
Nissan: global sales down 11.8% in first half of 2026-2027 fiscal year
Nissan recorded an 11.8% drop in global sales in the first half of the 2026-2027 fiscal year, while its sales in Japan rose 6.3%.
レスポンス（Response.jp）
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Official figures
- Honda · 9,182 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 61 recall(s) in 12 months
- Nissan · 25,097 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 45 recall(s) in 12 months
- Honda Motor · 63 recall(s) in 12 months
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Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 7 | 3 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 6 | 3 |
| Chinese | 1 | 1 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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Events in the story
- Honda : trois points à suivre avant ses résultats semestriels5 Nov
- Daihatsu : ventes en baisse au Japon et en hausse à l'étranger au premier semestre 2026-20275 Nov
- Mitsubishi: domestic sales up 5.9% in first half of fiscal year 2026-20275 Nov
- Mazda: global sales up 1.2% in the first half of fiscal year 2026-20275 Nov
- Les constructeurs japonais ouvrent la saison des résultats avril-septembre 20264 Nov
- Suzuki signs world sales record in first half of 2026-20274 Nov
- Nissan: global sales down 11.8% in first half of 2026-2027 fiscal year4 Nov
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