The earthquake in Japan forced Toyota and Nissan to close their factories

It is unclear whether the already limited Australian supplies will be hampered by the disaster.

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A devastating earthquake in Japan has forced automakers Toyota and Nissan to temporarily close local plants – however, it is not yet clear if Australian supplies will be affected.

Its magnitude 7.4 hit the coast of Fukushima on Wednesday morning local time, injuring hundreds and tragically killing at least two people.

As a result of damage to facilities and ongoing risks to employees, Toyota has closed the Iwate and Miyagi plants, which are located in the area, for one day. Nissan also closed the Iwaki engine plant.

While the fallout is not expected to be severe due to the relatively short layoff, it is not yet clear which markets will be hit hardest by reduced production – as the world grapples with already strained auto supply lines.

A Nissan Australia spokesperson told Drive: “Our priority is to ensure the well-being of our employees and the communities around us…we will continue to monitor the situation.”

Drive has contacted a Toyota Australia spokesperson for comment, and this story will be updated when more information becomes available.

Supply chain shortages—mainly due to persistent shortages of semiconductors—have wreaked havoc on the auto industry over the past two years, reducing supply and driving up prices around the world.

You can read Drive’s full coverage of the inventory shortage by clicking here.

William Davis has written for Drive since July 2020, covering news and current affairs in the auto industry. It has maintained a primary focus on industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy. As the latest addition to the Drive team, William is brought on board for his attention to detail, writing skills and strong work ethic. Despite writing for a variety of outlets – including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report and Property Observer – since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always been fond of cars.

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