Earthquake Impact on Honda Operations Part Two- Vehicle Availability

May 9, 2011 - PRLog -- Vehicle Availability
Following is a summary of information concerning the impact of the Japan-based parts supply issue on the availability of Honda and Acura vehicles.
•Production of the all new 2012 Honda Civic will be at significantly reduced levels at least through the summer months. While dealers will continue to receive product, supply will be severely restricted with limited availability of certain models.
•The fall launch of the all-new 2012 CR-V will be delayed by at least one month. To bridge to the launch of the new model, Honda will extend production of the current 2011 CR-V, which remains the best selling SUV in America.  
•Approximately 80 percent of the vehicles Honda sells in America are built at Honda plants in North America. Regarding Japan production for the North American market, due to the limited parts supply from Japan, Honda will bring in only a very limited number of Japan-built vehicles for the remainder of the year. This may mean models such as the Honda Fit, CR-Z, Insight and Civic Hybrid, and the Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and RL, will be in very limited supply until later in the year.
•Due to problems with the supply of Japan-sourced paint pigment that adds a shiny luster, certain colors of vehicles may be in short supply. Honda is working diligently to find a suitable replacement for such paints, or to reconfigure its model line with alternative exterior colors. This situation varies by model and production facility.

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