4 Japan Automakers See Higher U.S. Sales on Last-Minute Demand

4 Japan Automakers See Higher U.S. Sales on Last-Minute Demand

   New York, May 1 (Jiji Press)--Four Japanese automakers Thursday reported rises in new vehicles sales in the United States in April, boosted by last-minute demand reflecting concern that car prices will rise due to the additional automotive tariffs.
   Sales at Toyota Motor Corp. rose 10.0 pct from a year earlier to 233,045 units. Its Lexus luxury brand, made mainly in Japan, saw a 23.5 pct jump to 35,174 units.

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