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Toyota Auto Production Interruptions to Go On Until Year End

Posted on 22 April 2011 by Ken Zino

It is also an affirmation of the wisdom of the U.S. taxpayer financed bailouts of General Motors and Chrysler. At the time these were under debate in 2008 and 2009 ideologues scoffed at the assertion that to let those companies fail would also cause other North American auto companies – U.S. and offshore owned – to fail since suppliers in common would be wiped out taking the whole auto industry down. Continue reading →

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Toyota Cuts May Auto Production in North America

Posted on 19 April 2011 by Ken Zino

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

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Ken Zino

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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