Nissan today became the latest car manufacturer to be hit by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan when it announced three non-production days at its UK plant.
The firm said its Easter shutdown at the Sunderland plant will be extended, with no cars being built from April 26 to 28 because of an interruption to the normal supply of components.
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