AutomobilesNew policy will reduce waste of auto parts amid supply crunch from Mideast tensionsToyota Motor and other Japanese automakers will adopt components that have minor blemishes but are otherwise up to standard. (Source photos by Nikkei)RYO ASAYAMAJune 2, 2026 03:03 JSTNAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor and other members of Japan's automotive industry will adopt a unified policy for determining defective components to reduce waste and ensure a stable supply of parts as Middle East tensions constrain the flow of key materials.