Toyota's sales in the US rose 11.6% in April from a year earlier as the firm continues to regain its market share in the world's biggest economy, according to research firm Autodata Corp.

The carmaker had seen its sales in the US dip after production was hit by last year's quake and tsunami in Japan.

Fears of a slowdown in the US economy have also hurt car sales generally.

However, its production has returned to normal and there have also been signs of a pick up in the US economy.

Autodata said it expects its sales to increase further in the coming months.

"We're watching consumer confidence and consumer sentiment very closely," said Bob Carter, group vice president on Toyota.

"As both of those indices improve, we're starting to see more showroom traffic."

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