A massive power outage in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada forced Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. to halt production at their Canadian plants, company officials said Friday.
The blackout, which took place Thursday afternoon, forced Honda's plant in Alliston, Ontario, to suspend production during a late shift, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
The plant runs on a two-shift basis, a Honda official said.
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