Honda suspended production at some of its China plants for “routine checks”, adding that the stoppage had nothing to do with the March quake and tsunami in Japan.
Honda’s manufacturing joint ventures Dongfeng Honda and Guangqi Honda halted production on 30 April and would resume operations on 11 and 15 May respectively, an unnamed company spokesman told AFP.
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“The suspension was decided a long time ago to conduct routine checks and maintenance of the factories. It is a normal production adjustment,” he said. “It has nothing to do with the earthquake (in Japan).”
Production at some auto parts plants would also be suspended, he added.
