Nissan to cut output by 1,200 units as shipments to Middle East delayed

A subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co. will reduce production this month as shipments to the Middle East have been delayed due to heightened tensions in the region, people familiar with the matter said Tuesday.To secure storage space for its Middle East-bound vehicles, production of automobiles for other regions will be cut by roughly 1,200 units at Nissan Motor Kyushu Co.'s plant in the southwestern prefecture of Fukuoka.The company produces the X-Trail sport utility vehicle, including those sold overseas under the Rogue name, and the Serena minivan.Nissan Shatai Kyushu Co., another group compan…READ FULL ARTICLE