Kyushu Auto Production Below One Million Units in 2009
The Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade, and Industry released statistics for automobile production in the region in 2009 showing that production fell from the previous year to roughly 856,000 units, a 24.1% drop. It was the first time in four years production failed to reach one million autos. In contrast, Kyushu accounted for 10.8% of all national automobile production, the highest ratio ever.