Mazda Suspends US Orders Following Earthquake
Published Wednesday, 06 April, 2011 by Blog Admin. Categories: People.
You might have to wait if you want to test drive the latest MAZDA3 or MAZDA MX-5 at Whitten Brothers Mazda in Richmond, VA. The Japanese auto maker will pause all exports to the US, due to circumstances following the massive earthquake which recently struck the country.
MAZDA6 and MAZDA Tribute are excluded from the list since both are built in the US, said Jeremy Barnes, Mazda North American Operations spokesman.
Japanese automakers continue to be shaken up by disruptions following the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear reactor shutdowns.
Mazda is suspending US dealer orders for seven vehicles: the…