Crisis in Japan

NEW ZEALAND: Earthquake stock shortage still biting

The New Zealand new passenger car market is still impacted by shortages of stock following the 11 March Japanese earthquake…

AUSTRALIA: Earthquake slows June sales

Supply constraints held Australian June motor vehicle sales down to their lowest level in eight years, according to the Federal…

JAPAN: Automakers start weekend energy-saving work

Toyota began its weekend operation of factories on Sunday as part of energy-saving efforts in the wake of the suspension…

JAPAN: Electricity consumption squeeze affects automakers

The Japanese government started restricting electricity consumption by large-lot users in eastern Japan from Friday morning in a bid to…

JAPAN: Nissan eyes 10% July output boost

Nissan Motor is targeting an increase in July domestic production to 102,000 units, almost 10% more than an initial plan…