General Motors Corporation announced that, due to the earthquake in Japan the world's auto parts supply chain, the company's factories in parts shortages in the United States Buffalo, New York (Buffalo), a part of the engine plant will be forced to stop production.

    GM spokesman said production limited Tonawanda (Tonawanda) engine plant employs 623 temporary workers, of which 59% of temporary workers from Monday (March 21) began to have suspended work, they present week will receive 75% of the salary, the current time to return to work has not been determined.

    It is understood that GM Tonawanda Chevrolet Colorado and CMCCanyon main production engine. In addition, in 2010 the plant had 2.5 million units in China's export engine cylinder head.

    Prior to this, General Motors announced by the Japanese earthquake, the company is located in Louisiana (Louisiana) in Shreveport (Shreveport) facility will be discontinued beginning March 21. In addition, the general in Germany, Spain and South Korea's auto production has been affected.