Japan's devastating earthquake has sent shockwaves through the global automotive industry, with production shutdowns threatening to wipe out over 10,000 vehicles from Japanese manufacturers. The impact will be felt particularly hard at Toyota, where production of its popular 4Runner SUV will be severely disrupted, while Nissan's Rogue crossover and luxury brands like Lexus will also face significant delays. As the country struggles to recover from the disaster, automakers are racing to assess the damage and determine the full extent of the production losses, which are expected to have far-reaching consequences for the U.S. market and global supply chains. With many of these vehicles already in high demand, the production shutdowns are likely to lead to shortages and delays for American consumers.
Production shutdowns after Japan's deadly earthquake will likely erase output of more than 10,000 vehicles including Toyota 4Runner SUVs, Nissan Rogue crossovers and Lexus models exported to the U.S.
