The JAPAN TIMES
Toyota Vitz reclaims pole position in vehicle sales battle
Toyota Motor Corp.'s Vitz was the best-selling new car in Japan in February, returning to the top spot for the first time since July 2000.
The Japan Automobile Dealers Association said Friday that the remodeled Vitz sold 15,165 units in the month, followed by 13,811 Corollas and 12,678 units of Nissan Motor Co.'s Note.
The new Vitz was released on Feb. 1.
Toyota accounted for half of the 10 best sellers for the month. Nissan had four models on the list, the most for the firm since July 1985.
Nine of the 10 best sellers were subcompacts, with the remaining vehicle being Toyota's Wish minivan.
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