In 2022, Toyota issued an apology basically every month about having to repeatedly adjust its production plan due to semiconductor shortages and the spread of COVID-19. The new year is starting just as the one before ended, with the Japanese automaker being sorry about making its customers wait longer for their new cars. The automotive giant projects 2023 will also be impacted by supply bottlenecks and the coronavirus pandemic.
The tone of the press release published today suggests that if everything goes according to the initial plan, Toyota will be able to assemble a total of 10.6 million units. However, that number represents the ceiling, and the company remains realistic about the output possible for the next 12 months. Suppliers and stakeholders have already been informed about a baseline regarding a volume of 10 percent lower than the ideal output for 2023.