- Nissan and Toyota are facing issues with a shared operational base located in an affected automaking hub.
- Production issues are arising for major auto companies like Toyota, Lexus, and Nissan due to the earthquake in Kumamoto.
- Auto industry affected by supply chain issues following an earthquake in southern Japan.
An earthquake in Kyushu disrupted the supply chains and assembly plants of major automotive companies including Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 7
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What happened
An earthquake in Kyushu disrupted the supply chains and assembly plants of major automotive companies including Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Earthquake in Kyushu caused no serious damage to operators, but highway closures may disrupt logistics.Sub-event
Earthquake in Kyushu knocks out suppliers, causing temporary supply chain disruption for auto manufacturers.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nissan
Japanese automobile manufacturer
- Nissan is maintaining its market presence and appointing an executive to lead its local business operations involving China and South Africa.
- Nissan and Renault are developing a new model in collaboration with Renault, manufactured at the Novo Mesto facility in Slovenia, featuring a digital cockpit integrated with Google services.
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Honda
manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment
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Mitsubishi Motors
Japanese automotive manufacturer