Though South Korean auto brand Kia also witnessed a 12.6% dip in registrations, it was offset by the rise in registrations for its sister brand Hyundai.
Japan's Nikkei 225 declined 0.86% ending the session at 38,618.00.. Crude Oil WTI traded lower by 0.69% at $78.11/bbl, and Brent was down 0.62% at $82.36 bbl.