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Toyota Cuts May Auto Production in North America
On average, around 85% of the parts and materials for the 12 North American-built Toyota and Lexus models are sourced from 500 suppliers in North America. While production of some parts and materials continues in Japan, Toyota says it is working closely with affected suppliers in order to minimize the impact, which appears to be considerable and ongoing. Continue reading
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Toyota Cuts North American Car and Truck Production
On these non-production days, Toyota will continue to provide employment for its approximately 25,000 regular North American team members in keeping with previous Toyota practices. Team members may report to work for training and plant improvement activities, use vacation, or take unpaid time off. Continue reading
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