The tsunami hit Japan to the U.S. Car Sales

At least 17 ​​of the 20 models shipping from Japan to U.S. still stalled since the last earthquake.

Cessation of production of a number of Japanese automotive manufacturers have been disturbing the supply of best-selling cars to the United States. At least, sending 17 of the 20 models still stalled since the earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, March 11, 2011.
The biggest blow of exactly happened at Toyota Motor Corp., which initially will stop production until Tuesday, March 22, but later extended the suspension of the operation until the plant 18 next Saturday, March 26. Lack of spare parts and shortages of electricity is the reason this extension of discontinued operations.
Page Automotivenews, Wednesday, March 23, 2011, reported sales of 20 models of Japanese imports of the most popular in the U.S. reached 1092 million vehicles in 2010. While in this February sold 174,667 new vehicles.
Fuel-efficient small cars such as Honda Fit, Toyota Prius, and Toyota Yaris is the best selling models in the U.S.. Likewise, luxury brands like Lexus, Infiniti, and Acura.
Toyota Prius, the best-selling Japanese import cars in the U.S. with sales of 24,174 units through February 2011. However, the product has been detained since 13 March.
Other Toyota models affected are the Corolla compact car, SUV 4Runner, RAV4 small crossover, and the subcompact Yaris.
Yaris made in two factories in northern Japan, earthquake-affected areas March 11. Earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale struck the country's northeast and disabling the auto industry there.
Toyota & Honda are most affectedWith a lineup mostly made in Japan, Lexus - Toyota's luxury brand - is one of great sacrifice.
Lexus ES and IS sedans, a best-selling model in the U.S. ranked 15 and 18. However, until now still pending delivery.
Toyota is expected to lose potential sales of up to 140 thousand units, both Toyota and Lexus brands, until next Saturday. About 60 percent or 84 thousand vehicles is the portion of exports.
"Currently, we are only able to supply the vehicles already on board," said Toyota spokesman Paul Nolasco, answering questions about foreign demand from Japanese-made vehicles.
On Tuesday, Honda also said it would extend the operation stops until Sunday, March 27. Honda originally halted production until Tuesday, but extended. All of the three domestic assembly plants will be closed.
Honda has three models of Japanese origin with the best sales in the United States. They are the subcompact Fit (sequence 8), followed by the CR-V crossover (9), and the Acura TSX sedan.
Nissan, Mazda, and Subaru are also affectedNissan Motor Co. also has a best-selling model in the U.S.. Rogue Crossover ranks second. While the Juke and Murano respective ranks 7 and 12. Cube compact Infiniti G also entered at number 20.
Nissan plans to resume production at five assembly plants of Japan on Thursday tomorrow. However, the plant in Iwaki, became one of the region affected by nuclear radiation, so that will likely be extended again.
Among the Japanese manufacturer Mazda has started production only. On Tuesday, a company based in the western city of Hiroshima, again producing car parts. However, it is not known, when Mazda will start full operations.
Mazda3 sedan is the third best-selling Japanese cars, while the CX-9 and CX-7 crossover, which was also made in Japan, entered the popular list.
SUV Subaru Forester also ranks fourth best-selling Japanese import cars in the U.S.. Subaru Impreza also has a best-selling entry into the 11th.
However, the company Subaru, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., has halted production, at least until Thursday.