Toyota has re-stated its intention to build 9.7 million vehicles in its current fiscal year, despite being forced to cut production by 150,000 units in October and November.
The OEM has revealed that supply chain issues will force it to cut its global production plan by 100,000 Toyota and Lexus models in October and by 50,000 in November.
Toyota this week apologised “for the repeated adjustments to our production plan due to the parts shortage resulting from the spread of COVID-19”.
Its announcement came as Typhoon Nanmadol lashed the Japanese mainland, forcing Toyota to suspend production at 24 lines across 12 plants.
Toyota has insisted that it will stick to its plan to produce out 9.7 million vehicles by March, however.
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