Semiconductor shortage continues to roil global auto industry, fueling geopolitical tensions
An ongoing shortage of semiconductor chips is continuing to reverberate throughout the global economy, particularly impacting the auto industry and disrupting production at virtually every major automaker in recent months.
General Motors and Ford Motor Company both announced new temporary plant shutdowns on Thursday. GM is halting production at six of its North American factories, including the Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee, the Lansing Delta Township and Lansing Grand River plants in Michigan, and the Ramos Arizpe Assembly plant in Mexico. In addition, previously announced shutdowns at the Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas and the CAMI Ingersoll plant in Ontario, Canada, will both be extended until at least May 10.
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Buyer who paid extra for Ford Mustang Mach-E First Edition in Norway still waiting Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press
Video first drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV
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Petter Olsen is a loyal Ford customer who reserved a Grabber Blue 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E on Dec. 27, 2019 a month after the all-electric SUV was unveiled in Oslo, Norway.
He converted his reservation to an official order on Sept. 17, the first day possible, and splurged on his dream all-electric car for about $69,580 in U.S. dollars. First edition vehicles always cost extra, and the Mach-E sold out.
An email dated Dec. 9 said his car was ready for production.