Nissan says in spite of tsunami warnings for the west coast of the U.S. the automaker does not anticipate any immediate affect from the earthquake or tsunami on its "Americas operations, facilities,
dealers or customers."
The company, one of Japans largest three automakers has suspended operations at its Japan plants through Sunday, per a company statement.
Nissan says its global
headquarters building in Yokohama is was not significantly affected. "So far, there are no reports of employee casualties and employee safety precautions are underway at all locations," said a company
statement.