New car sales in Japan increased by 326730 in May compared with the same period last year.

Xinhua News Agency, June 1, Japan's domestic new car sales in May were 326730, an increase of 25.0% over the same period last year and the ninth consecutive month of year-on-year increase. The main reason is that the shortage of semiconductors and components led to a decline in sales last year, resulting in a base effect. (Kyodo News Agency)