<p>Toyota spokesman Paul Nolasco said Wednesday the world's No. 1 automaker initially planned to roll out the Prius minivan in April. But the disaster in northern Japan crippled supply chains and destroyed shops, forcing Toyota to postpone the launch.</p>
                <p>Since March 14, Toyota has halted auto production because of difficulty securing components, including rubber parts and electronics. The company said it will suspend output until Sunday — a production loss of 140,000 cars.</p>
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