AutomobilesHigh oil prices stemming from Iran conflict pressure gasoline-powered autosThe bZ3X SUV, an EV model sold by GAC Toyota. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)SHIZUKA TANABEJuly 6, 2026 23:15 JSTSHANGHAI -- Toyota Motor's sales of new vehicles in China in the January-June period fell 17% on the year, the Japanese automaker said Monday, as more consumers move to electric vehicles and other electrified models amid high crude oil prices.