Nissan will trim output in Japan, Britain and Spain

[Coventina]

Source: International Herald-Tribune

TOKYO: Nissan Motor said Tuesday that it would cut production in Japan, Britain and Spain in response to falling demand around the world as fears of a global economic slowdown prompt consumers to delay car purchases.

Nissan, in which the French automaker Renault holds a 44 percent stake, will cut production by a total 65,000 vehicles at its plants in Kyushu and Tochigi from November to March. The company had already reduced production by 10,000 vehicles in Tochigi starting in September.

Nissan had planned total domestic production of 1.39 million vehicles for the business year through March 2009.

The global slowdown in car sales has spared few automakers, with rivals of Nissan also closing or slowing factory lines across many regions.



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[vinylsolution]

1. If Nissan sold their cute little Micra over here....

... there'd be riots down at the local dealers.

Nissan, please sell these in the US!!

[dipsydoodle]

2. Years ago they had a UK model called the

Micra Wave. :rofl:

Ever seen one of these ? it's the Nissan Escargot ("S-Cargo") Escargot is French for snail. :)