AutomobilesStrait of Hormuz blockade causing vehicle distribution to stagnate in Middle EastToyota plans to cut overseas production of cars, including IMV series. (Toyota Motor)Nikkei staff writersMay 25, 2026 15:57 JSTNAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor plans to cut overseas production by around 83,000 vehicles by November, expanding on previous announced reductions, due to the prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Nikkei learned on Monday.