AutomobilesSuzuki and Toyota use factories in India, Thailand to roll out vehicles for home marketSuzuki Motor's India-made Jimny Nomade helped put the automaker in first place for imports to Japan in January-June. (Photo by Itsuki Miyake)SOTA TANAKA and ITSUKI MIYAKEJuly 30, 2026 06:41 JSTTOKYO -- Japanese automakers set a record for imports of vehicles made outside the country to Japan in the first half of the year, as manufacturers increase production in emerging markets to keep costs low.
Japan carmakers tap cheap overseas labor, breaking 'reverse import' record
Suzuki and Toyota use factories in India, Thailand to roll out vehicles for home market
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