Japanese automakers bracing for disruption after recent earthquake
Tuesday last week, the Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan was shocked by a magnitude-7.1 earthquake, causing widespread structural damage and power disruptions. Kumamoto is located on the island of Kyushu—one of the Japanese automotive industry’s production hubs. As reported by Nikkei Asia, the region accounted for over 10% of vehicles built in Japan last year. In the…











