The quake triggered a tsunami, caused blackouts as far away as Tokyo, derailed the country's famed bullet train and buckled highways that serve as critical supply arteries.

Any long-term interruption at the chipmaker could broadside a global automotive industry already reeling from a worldwide semiconductor shortage that has hammered production and sales. Renesas is assessing the impact on equipment and products, as well as the safety of the facilities and the condition of clean rooms.

Valeo is developing a third generation of its lidar for debut in 2024 that promises a twelvefold increase in resolution, a tripling of range and a much wider viewing angle.

Toyota Boshoku, the automaker's main seating and interior supplier, is answering the call for future robotaxis and drone delivery docks.

Toyota Group megasupplier Aisin is grappling with how and when to shift to a new lineup of electrified products. Profits made from today's internal-combustion vehicles will lead to investment in EV products.

The ever-resourceful automaker has found a new way to squeeze more life from the tried-and-true battery technology, giving hybrid vehicles a new lease on life.

Marelli's worries could mean supply problems for Nissan and Stellantis, and also reveal the bumpy road that sometimes awaits private equity firms in automotive.

Toyota Group steering supplier JTEKT is developing new technologies to thrive in the rapidly approaching EV age.