On the Dash: Toyota sold 790,743 vehicles globally in August, down 6.4% from a year earlier, while production fell 5.9% to 700,860 units. China sales plunged 22.8%, extending Toyota’s year-over-year sales decline in the market to seven consecutive months. U.S. sales fell 4.4%, while Japan sales increased 9.1% on strong demand for newer models including the RAV4, bZ4X and Land Cruiser FJ. According to the Japanese automaker’s latest results for August 2026, Toyota reportedly sold 790,743 vehicles globally, down 6.4% from a year earlier, and global production fell 5.9% to 700,860 units. Both sales and production declined year over year for a second consecutive month, with Toyota’s figures including its…
