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Toyota's Q1 profit nearly doubles on strong demand and weak yen

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Toyota reported a significant increase in net profit for its fiscal first quarter, nearly doubling year-over-year to 1.48 trillion yen. This surge was driven by strong demand in key markets like the U.S. and India, coupled with a favorable exchange rate that boosted the value of overseas earnings. Despite selling slightly fewer vehicles globally, the company anticipates higher sales for the full fiscal year and plans to increase hybrid and electric vehicle production. AI

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Toyota's Q1 profit nearly doubles on strong demand and weak yen

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press ·

    Toyota sold fewer cars but nearly doubled profit on cheap yen

    A weak yen added $2.2 billion to Toyota's quarterly profit even as vehicle sales dipped; full-year profit is still forecast to fall.

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