Toyota to suspend all domestic factory operations after cyberattack

[AVANTI R5]

Toyota to suspend all domestic factory operations after cyberattack,

TOKYO -- Toyota said it will suspend all domestic factory operations on Tuesday losing around 13,000 cars after one a company supplying plastic parts and electronic component was hit by a suspected cyberattack.

No information was immediately available about who was behind the attack or the motive.

The attack comes just after Japan joined Western allies in clamping down on Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine, although it was not clear if the attack was at all related.

A spokesperson at the supplier, Kojima Industries said it appeared to be some kind of cyberattack. A spokesperson from Toyota described it as a "supplier system failure."

The incident might hurt Toyota's efforts to return to full production following factory halts in January and February because of chip shortages and COVID-related disruptions.

Toyota, which has remained relatively resilient to supply chain snags through most of the pandemic, has been trying to ramp up production to make up for lost output and meet soaring global demand for cars.

Toyota's production in January fell 15 percent from a year earlier, after it had to halt output in the Chinese city of Tianjin when the government carried out multiple rounds of mass-testing on residents.

Earlier this month, some of Toyota’s North American operations were affected by protests that shut some of the main trade routes between the U.S. and Canada.

The disruptions in the first two months of the year prompted Toyota to cut its output goal for the fiscal year through March to 8.5 million vehicles from a previous target of 9 million.

Toyota is investigating whether it can resume operations later this week, the Nikkei reported.

The automaker operates 28 assembly lines at 14 plants in Japan.

Bloomberg contributed to this report

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[godfather2112]

Put on your seatbelts kids, the trip might get bumpy for a while.

[AVANTI R5]

Throw me in the third row backward car seat with a tear rolling down my cheek watching the past from rear window

[Scooby-Doode]

Hellz yah!! 3rd Party Risk Management??? Pffffft, who needs that. $50K for base Toyota Camry here we go!!

[godfather2112]

Originally Posted by Scooby-Doode

Hellz yah!! 3rd Party Risk Management??? Pffffft, who needs that. $50K for base Toyota Camry here we go!!

120 month car loans baby!

[mcarb002]

How much effect will this have on the American made Yodas tho? I’m really considering that Sequoia.

[godfather2112]

Originally Posted by mcarb002

How much effect will this have on the American made Yodas tho? I’m really considering that Sequoia.

That Sequoia TDR Pro, i wants it.

[subyski]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

120 month car loans baby!

Can I get a 15 year mortgage on a car? I'm asking for the future generations.

[mcarb002]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

That Sequoia TDR Pro, i wants it.

Sexy af, but I’ll wait for the 4Runner and Taco see what they offer and go from there. I’m hoping Taco manual offering but I’m not holding my breath : /

[godfather2112]

Originally Posted by subyski

Can I get a 15 year mortgage on a car? I'm asking for the future generations.

$0 down and roll that negative equity over!

Originally Posted by mcarb002

Sexy af, but I’ll wait for the 4Runner and Taco see what they offer and go from there. I’m hoping Taco manual offering but I’m not holding my breath : /

I’d actually likely go for the Platinum. I’m all about a plush ****ing ride and never go “off road.” I simply need a bigger vehicle for work which is why I’ve had multiple F150’s. I’m not a truck guy but I do love my lariat. Everyone who rides in talks about how comfy and quiet it is. It’s like driving a damn lazy boy. The Sequoia checks all the boxes for me. I still have about a year and half left before I dump my Lariat. Really wish it had another 3 as more EV’s come out, I’d like to make the switch.

If within a year and half used vehicle prices drop, I might get a used vehicle if more EV options are on the horizon.

[mcarb002]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

$0 down and roll that negative equity over!



I’d actually likely go for the Platinum. I’m all about a plush ****ing ride and never go “off road.” I simply need a bigger vehicle for work which is why I’ve had multiple F150’s. I’m not a truck guy but I do love my lariat. Everyone who rides in talks about how comfy and quiet it is. It’s like driving a damn lazy boy. The Sequoia checks all the boxes for me. I still have about a year and half left before I dump my Lariat. Really wish it had another 3 as more EV’s come out, I’d like to make the switch.

If within a year and half used vehicle prices drop, I might get a used vehicle if more EV options are on the horizon.

It looks like Toyota did a great job with it. It’s much better looking than any previous Sequoias. It’s basically our new Land Cruiser.

[godfather2112]

Originally Posted by mcarb002

It looks like Toyota did a great job with it. It’s much better looking than any previous Sequoias. It’s basically our new Land Cruiser.

Toyota finally refreshed the tundra as well. The Tacoma and 4 runner need it as well. It’s been rehashing the same old for a long time.

[mcarb002]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

Toyota finally refreshed the tundra as well. The Tacoma and 4 runner need it as well. It’s been rehashing the same old for a long time.

Yeah I saw the Tundra up close at the Daytona 500 recently. It’s a very good looking truck, great presence. Toyota is doing a great job with their redesigns. Which is also why I’m in anticipation of the 4Runner and Tacoma. I’m basically waiting for those 2 and the STI to decide what route I go next. These are all different segments but I plan to eventually have 2 cars. Either I go 4Runner/Taco and compromise on used sporty manual. Or get the STI and compromise on a used rig. I’ve been eyeing JDM Land Cruisers/Hilux/Patrols/Pajeros etc any would do. I rather it be this way since I rather have the beater for off-roading.

[heavyD]

This has to be the absolute worst time ever in modern history to be in the market for a new vehicle. Seems like nothing but bad news after bad news.

[dwf137]

IMO, the used market is worse. Markups are insane. In the new car market, you just need to be patient. Took us 3 months to get our Leaf, but it showed up and we got 0% financing and MSRP, while getting the inflated trade-in value for our Outback.

[Pre]

Originally Posted by heavyD

This has to be the absolute worst time ever in modern history to be in the market for a new vehicle. Seems like nothing but bad news after bad news.

Just have to wait it out. Bad news for people who like to swap cars on the reg but no big deal for folks who buy for long term.

[Genericuser1]

Originally Posted by Pre

Just have to wait it out. Bad news for people who like to swap cars on the reg but no big deal for folks who buy for long term.

Unless you have a wreck or major failure and have to. Nephew just had that happen.

Or you have a kid who needs one for college/work, I will need one in a year.