Ford And Dodge Close Plants Due To Parts Shortages
This time, it's due to a lack of semiconductors. It's not just the US that's seen a surge of novel coronavirus cases in recent months; numerous countries around the world are all experiencing the same worrying trend as the northern hemisphere experiences its winter season. At the same time, demand for products such as consumer electronics has started to bounce back, creating a shortage of semiconductor chips that's roiling the automotive industry. Reuters reports that Fiat Chrysler, Ford, and Toyota have all announced temporary North American plant closures or production slowdowns due to the ...