"Some delays in delivery of new cars" Due to the effect of the new virus Automobile Sales Federation February 25 15:37
Regarding the effects of the spread of the new coronavirus, the Japan Automobile Dealers Association, which makes car dealerships, said that there were some delays in the delivery of cars manufactured in Japan to consumers. Revealed.
This is what Kazuo Kato, Chairman of the Japan Automobile Dealers Association, said at a press conference on the 25th.
Regarding the effects of the spread of the new coronavirus infection, such as the delay in the supply of auto parts from China, Kato said, And that the sale of new cars has had some effect.
Mr. Kato expressed his concern that "automobile manufacturers are collecting information from Chinese component manufacturers, but if the situation is clear, the impact may be even greater."
Automakers are adjusting production at their factories in Fukuoka Prefecture because Nissan Motor's procurement of parts manufactured in China is partially delayed. We are taking measures such as delaying the production of some models.