Delay in manufacturing causes shortage of new car models in SA
1 May 2021 10:26 AM
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Motoring expert Warren Tucker says Covid-19 has affected the manufacturing of car parts in most countries.
There is a shortage of new car models in South Africa, this is according to the National Automobile Dealers' Association.
Bloomberg also reported that US automakers warned of a potential 1.3 million shortfall in car and light-duty truck production.
Refiloe Mpakanyane talks to motoring expert Warren Tucker to find out the extent of this problem.
A lot of the manufacturing power is based in the east side of the world, your Taiwan, South Korea and China. A lot of components are manufactured there and shipped to the countries where these vehicles are assembled.