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Japan auto industry in havoc due to quake
KUALA LUMPUR: The mega earthquake that struck the Tohoku region, Eastern Japan, followed by a massive tsunami on March 11 has wrecked havoc on Japan’s economy. It devastated roads, ports, houses and other vital infrastructure and brought production facilities of companies located in the affected areas to a grinding halt. Companies located outside the areas were also forced to cease production …

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Toyota Doubles Down on Japan
While economic forces dictate more overseas plants, Toyota has recommitted to domestic production—for economic, political, and institutional reasons

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Toyota resumes Japan production
Toyota resumes production at all of its car plants in Japan for the first time, but only at half capacity.

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Nissan to restart more auto, parts plants in Japan
Nissan plans to resume auto and parts production at more Japanese factories next week, but it may be several months before inventories and other elements of the country’s auto industry return to normal.

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Toyota aims to lower break-even point for Japan operations
Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) is aiming to significantly lower the break-even point for its Japanese operations through a slew of improved manufacturing processes, a top executive said on Friday.

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In Japan, Prius rules the roost
Automotive News reports on Toyota Prius sales dominance in Japan.

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Toyota to Sell Plug-in Hybrid in US, Japan, Europe
Toyota to sell plug-in hybrid in 2012, electric vehicle also going on sale in green strategy

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