Japan carmakers tap cheap overseas labor to break ‘reverse import’ record

Suzuki and Toyota use factories in India, Thailand to roll out vehicles for home market Suzuki Motor's India-made Jimny Nomade helped put the automaker in first place for imports to Japan in January-June. (Photo by Itsuki Miyake) TOKYO — Japanese automakers set a record for imports of vehicles made outside the country to Japan in the first half of the year, as manufacturers increase production in emerging markets to keep costs low.

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