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Nissan, Toyota halt some car production after earthquake

Дата публикации: 30-07-2026 17:07:39

The 7.1-magnitude temblor that hit southwestern Japan July 28 damaged multiple vehicle assembly plants

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A car drives past the collapsed stone walls of the Yatsushiro Castle ruins in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto prefecture on July 30, 2026, following the July 28 earthquake A Lexus drives past the collapsed stone walls of the Yatsushiro Castle ruins in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto prefecture on July 30, 2026, following the July 28 earthquake Photo by Yuichi Yamakazi /Getty

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“The situation, including aftershocks and recovery efforts, is changing daily. We will continue to prioritize safety above all else in our responses and decisions,” Toyota spokesperson Jean-Yves Jault said in a statement to Automotive News. They noted “safety, logistics, and the status of our suppliers” all play a role in these decisions.

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The facility that makes Lexus models currently cranks out the NX and RX, plus the little UX crossover. Its recently redesigned midsize ES sedan is also built there. Plant capacity is said to be roughly 430,000 units, suggesting this shutdown could put the brakes on 5,200 vehicles. Most of the vehicles assembled there are exported to other countries. Recall that the NX and RX are also built here in Canada.

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Through the first six months of this calendar year, Toyota Canada Inc sold 129,674 vehicles, with 80,046 of those finding homes in the second quarter. 

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Matthew Guy is a lifelong gearhead who writes automotive content for Canadian and American outlets. He is alternately described as a freelance author, podcast host, road test magnate, and legend in his own mind. As a member of AJAC, he enjoys sharing his excitement about cars and is very pleased to contribute at Driving.

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Matthew’s goal is to put readers in the driver’s seat for a unique and entertaining look at the automotive industry – whether penning vehicle reviews with a creative bent, travelling to manufacturer events for first drives of new models, or speaking with industry stakeholders to gain extra insight for an article During the past decade, he has enjoyed creating unique and creative long-distance adventure drives, sating his (and the reader’s) appetite for driving accomplishments like traversing the spartan wilds of Labrador. Timed challenges in speedy machines also spin his crank. For a spell, he was also behind the microphone for this site’s Truck Guy podcast, interviewing guests ranging from knowledgeable local technicians to world-famous television stars. Find out what it’s like to jump behind the wheel of a pickup truck and successfully tackle gnarly off-road courses. Ride along whilst tackling twisty roads along the Pacific Coast in a droptop convertible. Bundle up as he explores the frigid expanses of Canada from his home on the East Coast to venturing north of the Arctic Circle.

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