Ukraine parts shortages hit Volkswagen and BMW
German auto giants Volkswagen AG and BMW AG on Tuesday said that they would temporarily halt production at some plants as the crisis in Ukraine has led to shortages of key components. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has “made the situation more difficult for our Ukraine-based suppliers, leading to shortages,” a Volkswagen spokesman said in a statement. Volkswagen said that production at its central plant in Wolfsburg, Germany, would be “limited” next week as a result of the sanctions, while vehicles at the plant the following week “will not be able to be finished as it stands,” lead...