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Some analysts say Nissan, Toyota and Honda are benefitting from their reputation for fuel-efficient models as drivers face high petrol prices.
Toyota said its global production totalled 720,923 vehicles in July, up 9% from a year ago.
Nissan saw production jump 27% and Honda reported an 18% rise.
Japanese car makers have been faring better than their US rivals as drivers switch from SUVs to smaller, more fuel-efficient models.
Earlier this month, Toyota reported a 28% fall in net profits for the second quarter to 353.7bn yen ($3.2bn; Ј1.6bn), down from a record 491.5bn yen in the same period of last year.
However, this paled in comparison to the massive losses sustained by its US rivals.
General Motors recently reported a $15.5bn quarterly loss and Ford's three-month loss was $8.7bn.
While US sales have slowed, Toyota has seen sales in countries such as Russia and China rise.
(BBC)
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