13 jui. 2022 · The global semiconductor shortage continues to squeeze the supply of microchips used to manufacture everything from cars to robotic vacuum ...
What is the issue with car production?
A chip shortage has had a profound impact on the ability to buy a car. Supply chain problems have forced automakers to stop or limit the production of new cars, trucks, and SUVs. Together with disruptions due to the pandemic, the price you pay and the deal you get on a car could be very different from what you expect.
What is causing the car shortage?
Chip shortages and supply chain issues have caused a shortage of cars, and in turn, driven up prices.
Why is there a car shortage 2022?
COVID-19 is among the top reasons why there is a car supply disruption. However, more than two years into the pandemic, we're still in this predicament. The shortage has resulted in record prices for new and used vehicles (although used vehicle prices are starting to come down).
What is causing the delay in car manufacturing?
New vehicles are now taking months to be delivered, but why is that? What is causing the delay? Simply put, there is a current global shortage of microchips. Every electronic device – including mobile phones, manufacturing equipment, children's toys and of course cars – use microchips in their electronic circuitry.