Daihatsu Motor Co. is intent on keeping its lead in the domestic market for small cars for a third consecutive year while riding out the global economic slump with further cost-cutting measures, the company’s leader said.
President Teruyuki Minoura, however, acknowledged the worsening economy is slashing demand for its cheaper, fuel-efficient minivehicles, which have been enjoying buoyant sales growth.
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