Toyota(US:TM) 智通财经网·2025-07-30 06:12Group 1 - Toyota achieved record global sales in the first half of 2025, driven by strong demand for hybrid vehicles, offsetting the negative impact of U.S. tariffs on imported cars [1] - Global sales increased by 7.4% to over 5.5 million units, with production rising by 8.8% to 5.5 million units, particularly boosted by nearly 20% growth in domestic production in Japan [1] - In June alone, global sales rose by 2.7% year-on-year to 937,246 units, while production increased by 7.7% to 963,455 units [1] Group 2 - The U.S. is the largest export market for Japanese automakers, with exports reaching $40.8 billion last year, and some models imported from Canada or Mexico [2] - Toyota initially expected to be most affected by tariffs but is optimistic about improving U.S.-Japan relations and calls for further tariff reductions [2] - Despite the resurgence of hybrid vehicle popularity boosting profits, Toyota faces intense competition from electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla and BYD [2]