Toyota will return to full production capacity next month, despite chip shortage
The world’s biggest manufacturer will build a record 800,000 cars next month, up from approximately 570,000 in October.
Toyota – which has faced supply shortages throughout much of the second half of 2021, and last month was forced to temporarily close several factories – has announced it will return to full production capacity next month.
Despite the effects of the ongoing global semiconductor chip shortage, the Japanese manufacturer says new agreements with “stakeholders and suppliers” will allow it to build approximately 800,000 vehicles in December.
For reference, in October 2021 the marque built is believed to have built
approximately 570,000 vehicles in total – down by 330,000 on initial projections.It’s unclear if cars have been reconfigured to use fewer semiconductor chips, however Toyota has previously suggested it has no plans to remove technology or features.
Toyota Australia’s Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations, Sean Hanley, said in an official statement: “This is extremely positive news, and we are optimistic about future production.
“We appreciate the trust and patience our customers have shown us during this challenging time.
“We are doing everything we can to get customers behind the wheel of their new Toyota vehicles as quickly as possible.
“The company’s global production forecast remains at around nine million vehicles for the Japanese fiscal year, ending 31 March 2022.
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