Covering the economic and industrial might of Japan

American auto makers are wondering, where's the earthquake button.

Earthquakes seem to be the only way to slow down the Japanese car makers.

In July, production was down 10.5% due to major earthquake that hit Niigata largely  because Riken Corp's factory was damaged and the supply of piston rings was held up. American car companies might have piles of rings in storage for just such an eventuality but...the car buyer pays for that storage.