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\n<\/span><\/p>\nReports that Toyota would have to halt production in North America due to supply shortages in Japan were a “total misunderstanding”, the firm has said. <\/p>\n
A US spokesman for the carmaker said on Monday that a temporary halt was “inevitable” following the earthquake.<\/p>\n
But that was later denied by another spokesman at Toyota’s headquarters in Tokyo, who said the comments had been taken out of context.<\/p>\n
Toyota’s factories in Japan supply many parts for cars assembled elsewhere.<\/p>\n
‘Out of context’<\/span><\/p>\nA US spokesman in Louisville, Kentucky, told the Associated Press on Monday that Toyota would reach a point this month where a “gap in the pipeline” would start to show up, forcing production to be suspended.<\/p>\n
The temporary shutdown was likely to take place later this month, he added, although no lay-offs were expected.<\/p>\n
However Toyota’s spokesperson at the company headquarters in Tokyo, Paul Nolasco, said there had been a “total misunderstanding” and that he was “astounded”.<\/p>\n
A statement on the company website also said that recent reports were incorrect.<\/p>\n
“We will continue to work closely with suppliers in North America and Japan to minimise any disruptions to Toyota’s overall North American operations,” the statement said. <\/p>\n
The earthquake and tsunami of 11 March damaged car plants in north-eastern Japan, affecting supplies for many carmakers.<\/p>\n
Last week Ford and Nissan announced temporary closures at some of their North American plants.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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