Toyota Kirloskar Motor sales down

A file picture shows Naomi Ishii, MD, Toyota Kirloskar Motor at the regional launch of the corolla Altius in Bangalore. Photo: G.R. N. Somashekar.

A press release from Toyota Kirloskar Motor said 13,847 units were sold in July 2014 compared to 14,470 units in July 2013. A total of 1,926 units of Etios series were exported last month.

In the domestic market, the company sold 11,921 units in July, an increase of 4 per cent over the 11,515 units sold in the corresponding period last year.

TKM Director and Senior Vice-President (Sales and Marketing) N Raja said: “We look forward to a further improvement in customer’s purchasing sentiments with the beginning of the festive season.”

During July, he added, the company sold 882 units and 888 units of the Corolla Altis and Etios Cross respectively.