Japan is reeling from the devastating aftermath of a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck southwestern Japan on July 28, claiming lives and causing widespread destruction. The disaster has now taken a significant toll on the country's automotive industry, with Honda announcing a suspension of production at two of its plants that manufacture the popular Civic and Prelude models. The automaker's decision is expected to result in a combined output loss of nearly 20,000 vehicles, exacerbating an already challenging global supply chain. As the region struggles to recover from the disaster, Honda's production halt is a stark reminder of the seismic risks facing Japan's manufacturing sector.
Honda suspends production at two plants making the Civic and Prelude. Combined automaker output losses near 20,000 vehicles after deadly 7.1-magnitude quake struck southwestern Japan July 28.
