Toyota Pauses Japanese Production Lines Following Earthquake

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Following an earthquake early on Thursday morning, Toyota will suspend production in most of its Japanese facilities. While no damage has been done to Toyota’s plants, indefinite power loss in some supplier plants has caused a shortage of automotive components. More than a million homes and businesses in Hokkaido remain without power after the quake knocked out electricity for the whole island. Among those is included Toyota Motor Hokkaido, a subsidiary plant tasked with building engine and transmission components.

Some factories, including Kyushu, Tahara, and Toyota City, were temporarily idled today. All additional Toyota and Lexus plants will be closed for... READ MORE HERE
 
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