March 17, 2026 | Nissan hops on reverse-import bandwagon; Venturis CEO on supply chain crisis

March 17, 2026 | Nissan hops on reverse-import bandwagon; Venturis CEO on supply chain crisis

Author: Automotive News March 17, 2026 Duration: 17:26
Nissan will export its Tennessee-built Muranos to Japan, joining other Japanese automakers now doing reverse imports from the U.S. VinFast slashes North Carolina factory plans by 80 percent. Plus, Vinturas CEO Ronald Kleijwegt talks about how the Iran war is disrupting automotive supply chains and what happens next.

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