Tragic events in Japan impact car production
Japan is counting the cost to the motor industry after the recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami.
The countries largest car manufacturer Toyota has confirmed that it has suspended it’s Japanese vehicle production until at least 22 March. Nissan is still in the process of repairing plants throughout Japan and the firm’s lwaki engine plant in Fukushima is still suffering from aftershocks.
Nissan have also announced they plan to donate 400,000,000 yen (£3million) to the relief effort, along with 50 vehicles to help support rescue.
Honda has suspended activity at all their plants until 20 March and have also pledged 300,000,000 yen (£2.3million) to relief and also provided 1000 generators.
Motor sport in the country has also been affected with the Japanese MotoGP postponed until further notice.
Read more: Auto Express
