Audi mentioned that its Q5 crossover plant in Mexico would droop manufacturing starting Monday as a consequence of an absence of components attributable to the worldwide coronavirus outbreak.

It plans to renew output on April 13, Audi Mexico mentioned in a press launch Wednesday.

Along with shortages in its international provide chain, the corporate additionally mentioned it's having “various difficulties” transporting its completed automobiles to vacation spot nations in a well timed method from the Mexico plant. Some plant  operations would proceed, it mentioned, beneath strict coronavirus protocols.

Audi Mexico mentioned the plant employs 5,200 individuals and produces 150,000 items per yr.