The rapid increase in Covid-19 infections in Brazil, a shortage of auto parts and the decision by authorities to bring holidays forward prompted at least four more Brazilian automakers to suspend their production sites in the week to Friday March 26, Fastmarkets understands.
Renault, Daimler under its Mercedes-Benz brand, Nissan and Toyota are the latest manufacturers to announce a suspension of activities."Renault do Brasil will suspend production... to contribute with social distancing... and in line with the metalworkers' union of Curitiba [the Paran?? capital]," the company said....