Toyota Motor reported an eighth consecutive month of global sales growth in August, supported by robust demand for its hybrid vehicles in the United States, even as sales in Japan slipped. The automaker’s worldwide sales rose 2.2% year-on-year to 844,963 vehicles, with U.S. sales jumping 13.6%. However, in its domestic market of Japan, sales dropped by 12.1%, reflecting weaker local demand. Global production also remained strong, increasing 4.9% in August. This marks the third straight month of production growth, signaling steady recovery momentum despite challenges in some regions.