Nigeria, Nov. 28 -- Despite significant production declines in China and the United States, Toyota Motor's (7203.T) global output fell for the ninth month in October. However, the decline was not as severe as in prior months.

The largest carmaker in the world's global sales increased 1.4% to 903,103 vehicles, setting a record for October and the first increase in five months.

On Thursday, Toyota reported a 0.8% decrease in global car production, with 893,164 vehicles manufactured. That contrasts with September's 8% decline.

Due to a four-month manufacturing halt of SUV models Grand Highlander and Lexus TX because of an airbag problem, U.S. output fell 13%. The automaker's Indiana factory is anticipated to resume normal production in Ja...