Toyota sales fall for fourth month in May as declines in China, US and Middle East weigh
Major automakers report cooling sales figures for the second quarter as global demand faces regional headwinds.
📍 The outcome
Toyota’s global sales decline continued into May, with drops in China, the US, and the Middle East contributing to a fourth consecutive month of falling figures. The company attributed some of the slump to high gas prices in China and disruptions from the Iran conflict affecting production.
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The brief
Toyota and General Motors are reporting consecutive sales declines. Toyota recorded a global downturn for four straight months ending in May, while General Motors announced a 4.2% drop in U.S. sales for the second quarter.
While Toyota’s global results were pressured by declines in China, the U.S., and the Middle East, the manufacturer noted growth in the Indian market. General Motors reported that while truck and SUV sales remained strong, the company faced challenges with discontinued models and an overall slump in electric vehicle demand.
Market watchers are monitoring the impact of external factors on production and output.
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Who reported it (11)
- GM sees market share gains in U.S. truck and EV segments despite lower quarterly sales (GM:NYSE) Seeking Alpha · 44d ago
- GM trucks and SUVs prove strong sellers despite high gas prices The Detroit News · 44d ago
- Record SUV sales not enough to counteract smaller EV market for GM Detroit Free Press · 44d ago
- GM's Q2 US sales fall on discontinued models, EV slump; trucks and SUVs hold the line Yahoo Finance · 44d ago
- GM reports 4.2% decline in Q2 U.S. sales as EV demand falls CNBC · 44d ago
- Toyota’s global sales slump masks India market’s shine theweek.in · 47d ago
- Kyodo News Digest: June 29, 2026 Japan Wire by Kyodo News · 47d ago
- Toyota points to high gas prices as sales in China plunge 30%, dragging down global results Electrek · 47d ago
- Toyota Sales Keep Sinking in 2026: The Downshift The Drive · 47d ago
- Toyota Sales Drop Again in May as Iran Conflict Hits Output Bloomberg.com · 47d ago
- Toyota sales fall for fourth month in May as declines in China, US and Middle East weigh Reuters · 47d ago
Quick answers
What is the status of Toyota's global sales?
Toyota has experienced a sales decline for four consecutive months as of May 2026, with performance impacted by drops in China, the U.S., and the Middle East.
How did General Motors perform in the second quarter?
General Motors reported a 4.2% decline in U.S. sales, attributed by outlets like CNBC to a decrease in electric vehicle demand and the discontinuation of certain models.
Are there any bright spots for these manufacturers?
Coverage indicates that while overall numbers are down, Toyota is seeing growth in India, and General Motors continues to see strong sales for its trucks and SUVs.
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