Here’s a selection of recent media reports on the effects of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami on the global auto industry.

Lagging impact on auto sales from Japan quake-JD Power

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

Earthquake dents Japan’s chances in China’s luxury car market

Aftershocks shake Japan’s auto industry

Indian automakers may face parts shortage

Japan crisis expected to impact U.S. auto companies’ supplies

Quake in Japan may affect manufacturers in East Tennessee

Global carmakers fear Japanese parts shortage

Quake in Japan has limited impact on rubber demand – ANRPC

Toyota cancels overtime in US to conserve parts

Earthquake in Japan Will Affect Hybrid Car Supply

Mercedes-Benz SA hopes C-Class production will escape earthquake aftershock

Just Auto Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Auto Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Continental has secured the Window Displays Innovation Award in the 2025 Just Auto Excellence Awards for its Window Projection solution, transforming side windows into dynamic, data-rich canvases. Discover how this compact projection technology and intelligent software are reshaping in-car UX and opening fresh revenue streams for OEMs and mobility providers.

Discover the Impact