Automaker Honda on Thursday upgraded its annual profit forecast thanks to a strong dollar and healthy North American demand, while rival Nissan said its net profit almost tripled year-on-year.
Honda now projects an annual net profit of ¥960 billion ($6.45 billion), up ¥30 billion from the previous forecast.
The decision "reflects further strengthening measures to improve profitability and the positive impacts from currency effects," Honda said.
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