New pneumonia Deepening impact on the automotive industry February 7, 19:05
The impact of new coronaviruses, which are becoming more widespread, on automakers' production is deepening.
Toyota has postponed the reopening of factories in four cities in China, such as Tianjin and Guangzhou, after 10th of this month, but decided to postpone it further on 7th, after 17th of this month .
The decision to resume operations will be based on the spread of infection and local government policies.
Also, Honda had scheduled to resume the car factory in Wuhan after 14th of this month, but due to repair work on a part of the production line before resuming operation, it will be delayed in the week of 17th. That was revealed at a press conference on the 7th.
Meanwhile, the car factory in Guangzhou is scheduled to resume operations this month, and will gradually increase production while monitoring employee attendance and parts procurement.
Mitsubishi Motors had decided to restart the car factories in Fuzhou, Fujian Province and Changsha, Hunan Province after 10 days, but decided to postpone it further after 17 days.
Hino Motors had resumed operations at its Guangzhou plant, which produces trucks, after 10 days, but has decided to resume operations on 13th.
JETRO = According to the Japan External Trade Organization, the value of auto parts imported from China is about 340 billion yen, about 10 times that of 2003 when SARS infection spread.
For this reason, there is a concern that prolonged suspension of operations locally will affect the production of Japanese manufacturers.
About this, Suzuki Managing Director Masahiko Nagao said at a press conference on July 7 that he uses parts produced in China at car factories in Japan and India, saying `` There are transactions with nearly 10 auto parts manufacturers in China. Some parts have been considered for alternative production, and I would like to monitor the daily situation so that production of cars will not be affected. "