Toyota expects North American vehicle production levels to return to 100% in September, the automaker said today (17 June), as manufacturing recovers earlier than originally anticipated following the 11 March earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
On average, current production has improved to more than 80% through August. Eight of the company’s 12 North American-built models returned to 100% production on 6 June.
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“After September we will focus on making-up lost production as much as possible,” said Toyota Motor engineering & manufacturing, North America Steve St Angelo.
“Our team members and suppliers here and in Japan have worked tirelessly to get us back to 100%, overcoming many challenges. The effort in Japan has been incredible, especially in the midst of such tragedy and devastation.”
Bob Carter, group vice president and Toyota Division general manager, Toyota motor sales, US, said: “Thanks to their [manufacturing team members] efforts, our dealers have a healthy supply of cars and trucks available to sell, with more arriving every day, along with competitive lease and APR programmes for our customers.”
