Honda Extends U.S. Order Limitations for Japan-Built Autos
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Honda Motor Co. extended limits on U.S. dealer orders of Japan-built autos and delayed the release of a new CR-V sport-utility vehicle to manage the impact of a record earthquake in March.
The Tokyo-based company doesn’t expect to restore full production at plants in North America until late this year because of the disruption of parts supplies caused by the March 11 quake, Gary Robinson, a U.S.-based Honda spokesman said. The release of the 2012 CR-V is likely to be at least a month later than planned and production of the redesigned Civic that went on sale in late April will be limited for a few months, he said.