2012 Honda CR-V Introduction Delayed by Quake

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Just the Facts:

• As some of Honda’s Japanese parts suppliers continue to struggle in the aftermath of the quake and tsunami, the automaker has delayed the introduction of its redesigned 2012 CR-V.
• Honda also said it will curtail production of other Japan-sourced models for the North American market, including the redesigned 2012 Honda Civic.
• Japanese-built models expected to remain in short supply in North America include the Honda Fit, CR-Z, Insight and Civic Hybrid and the Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and RL.

 

TORRANCE, California — Honda Motor will delay by one month the introduction this fall of the redesigned 2012 CR-V, while extending production of the current 2011 CR-V by one month, as some of the automaker’s Japanese parts suppliers continue to struggle to re-establish production in the aftermath of that country’s devastating quake and tsunami.

Honda also said it will curtail production of other Japan-sourced models for the North American market, including the redesigned 2012 Honda Civic, “at least through the summer months.”

Japanese-built models expected to remain in short supply in North America through the end of the year include the Honda Fit, CR-Z, Insight and Civic Hybrid and the Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and RL. Read the entire article at the source here.