OREANDA-NEWS. March 18, 2011. Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation previously announced the suspension of production at its Hiroshima and Hofu plants from the night shift on March 14, until March 20, in the wake of the major earthquake in northeast Japan. Mazda has decided to extend the suspension until March 21 for both plants.

Mazda will announce any further production changes for March 22 onward as soon as a decision is made.