Honda Motor Company today announced a global production record for February. Overall, Honda made 396,461 vehicles in February, a +29.5% increase year-over-year. North America, the U.S., Asia and China were particularly strong. Year-to-date Honda has produced 800,720 vehicles, a 20% increase. Toyota Motor by comparison made 1,566,551 (-4.2) during the same period.
In the U.S. Honda built 117,678 vehicles , a +40% increase. North America totaled 175,435 for a +43.1% gain. Asia at 125,247 vehicles or +30% was stronger. Chinese assembly at 65,130 posted a +66.1% improvement. Production in Japan for the month of February 2016 experienced a year-on-year increase for the second consecutive month since January 2016.
Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for the 12th consecutive month from March 2015. This includes record high production for the month of February in North America, USA, Asia and China. Production worldwide experienced a year-on-year increase for the ninth consecutive month since June 2015.