Japanese Industry Facing Huge – Potentially Global — Problems in Wake of...
Last week's earthquake and tsunami could deliver a devastating and long-term blow to Japan's auto industry - and not just in the home market. As TheDetroitBureau.com reports, Japanese "transplant"...
View ArticleToyota, Subaru Trim U.S. Production in Wake of Japanese Disaster
Subaru shuts down U.S. production, Toyota sharply trims back, as Japanese makers fret about the potential impact should the flow of parts from the home market be cut off due to last week's natural...
View ArticlePrices Already on Rise for Japanese Cars, Trucks
Prices already are on the rise for Japanese vehicles, even though makers claim "adequate" supplies. But problems loom. GM has halted one assembly plant due to a shortage of Japanese-made parts. And one...
View ArticleAmidst the Devastation – A Special Edition of Marty’s Marketing Minutia
We've seen plenty of pictures, but what has it been like living as a "gaijin" during the worst crisis to strike Japan since WWII? In this special edition of Marty's Marketing Minutia, hear from ad man...
View ArticleNissan Shakes Up Global Management Team
Nissan has become the latest of the major Japanese automakers to announce a global realignment of its management team. The moves cover a wide range of operations but put a significant emphasis on...
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