Volkswagen took a leading 17.3% share of imported cars in Japan last month, the second month in a row the company has led the table.

Overall imports rose 14.8% year on year to 26,503 units year on year, the fifth consecutive monthly rise, according to data from the Japan Automobile Importers Association.

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BMW was the second most popular imported brand with a share of 12.74% followed by Mercedes-Benz with 11.68%.

The imports include cars built in Thailand by Nissan and Mitsubishi.

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