Sales of new cars (excluding mini vehicles), trucks and buses in Japan rose 33.5% in April to 222,095 units.

It was the the ninth consecutive month of increase as auto demand continued to be supported by government tax breaks and subsidies, JADA said.

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However, the gain is against depleted sales last year.

Sales of passenger cars in April climbed 36.8% to 200,343 units, according to the association.

Toyota saw its April sales climb 50% to 113,644 units.

Nissan sales increased 31% to 27,728.

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The Japan Mini Vehicles Association said sales of mini-vehicles in April rose 10.8 percent to 130,370 units, marking the fourth straight month of growth.

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