Production issues are arising for major auto companies like Toyota, Lexus, and Nissan due to the earthquake in Kumamoto.
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Updated Aug 4
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What happened
Production issues are arising for major auto companies like Toyota, Lexus, and Nissan due to the earthquake in Kumamoto.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Astemo factory damage in Kumamoto affected Honda's parts procurement following the earthquake.Sub-event
- Earthquake disruption affects Mitsubishi Motors' suppliers and parts supply in Kumamoto.Sub-event
- Auto industry affected by supply chain issues following an earthquake in southern Japan.Sub-event
- Earthquake in Kyushu causes production issues for Lexus and Nissan, impacting exports and supply chains.Sub-event
Earthquake in Kumamoto impacts production of Toyota, Lexus, and Nissan.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kumamoto
city in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan
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Toyota
Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer
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Nissan
Japanese automobile manufacturer