Lindsay Chappell News Editor; Nissan, Infiniti reporter Lindsay Chappell is a news editor, and covers Nissan and Infiniti for Automotive News. [email protected] 615-750-5990 See All Staff Page Recent Stories The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Big cuts in Europe, none in N. America More than half of the new factory cuts seen in Europe this week are occurring in Eastern European plants. The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: North America hit hardest The ongoing global supply shortage of semiconductors is mostly cutting schedules in North America and Europe. The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Europe feels a new pinch The latest flare-up in automotive chip shortages is hitting Europe's factories, causing some 91,000 cuts. The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Factory cuts on the rise again At a time when automakers are expressing confidence about nearing the end of the global microchip shortage, factories worldwide just cut another 35,000 vehicles from their production schedules this week for lack of chips. The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: A bad December in store North American auto plants are holding firm on their production schedules this week, but the microchip shortage is still hovering over the year. The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: N. America, Asia endure more cuts Any notion that the microchip shortage would be over by now is proving to be wishful forecasting. The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: North America loses 79,000 more vehicles As the second full year of semiconductor shortages nears an end, automakers are still cutting cars and trucks off the schedule. The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Automakers cut back in every region Unrelenting microchip shortages have taken another 96,700 vehicles out of automaker production schedules around the industry. Magna, Martinrea among 11 suppliers to win 12 Automotive News PACE Awards New ideas in how to control vehicles and how to build them better earn 11 suppliers a total of 12 Automotive News PACE Awards for 2022. Battery makers say methods, supply chains in flux The industry is scrambling to build millions of EVs, and battery producers are considering new processes and supply chains. The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: A lull in the storm After months of production setbacks because of scarce microchips, automakers appear to be getting some relief. Bosch poised to spend US$3 billion to help resolve chip needs Bosch plans to spend more than US$3 billion to satisfy a growing demand for microchips in Europe — but the move could help ease the global chip shortage in general. The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Forecast worsens Auto plants in Europe and North America auto plants just cut another 104,000 vehicles out of their production plans because of chip shortages. The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Europe, N.A. suffer biggest hits Hopes that the microchip shortage was easing off are proving premature. In the past 60 days, AFS has increased its forecast for lost 2022 production by 800,000 vehicles. Stellantis ranks even lower among supplier base Plante Moran's annual automaker-supplier working relations study suggests automakers may be trying to play nicer with parts makers. Load More
Lindsay Chappell News Editor; Nissan, Infiniti reporter Lindsay Chappell is a news editor, and covers Nissan and Infiniti for Automotive News. [email protected] 615-750-5990 See All Staff Page