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      04-17-2011, 04:18 PM   #5
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Wake up to Money on 5live on Friday had a big segment on the effects of the Japan tsunami on the global car industry. UK can listen again on iPlayer but I think it's restricted to UK http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b01042g4. I did try to upload it but it won't let me attach .mov files

Head of Bosch warned that supply problems could extend into the autumn. Toyota have suspended production at one factory completely for 8 days because of component shortages. Estimates of 5-10% drop in production output across the car industry. BMW weren't mentioned specifically but it seems likely all car manufacturers will be affected to some extent.
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