General Motors and Ford halt production at more factories as global semiconductor shortage worsens
In this aerial photo, a General Motors assembly plant is seen in Wentzville, Mo. As the U.S. economy awakens from its pandemic-induced slumber, a vital cog is in short supply: the computer chips that power our cars and other vehicles, and a vast number of other items we take for granted. (Jeff Roberson/AP Photo)
Published April 11. 2021 12:01AM
Jeanne Whalen, The Washington Post Get the weekly rundown Email Submit
General Motors and Ford said they will temporarily idle more North American factories over a shortage of semiconductors, as the months-long supply pinch continues to hammer a range of auto makers.
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Chip shortages have forced General Motors and Ford to slash production in three states as well as in Canada and Mexico, threatening jobs at the auto companies and their suppliers.
Semiconductors are the brains behind an ever increasing range of products, from vacuum cleaners and refrigerators to computers and space shuttles. The average automobile contains dozens of the integrated circuits, controlling air bags, power windows, catalytic converters and dashboard displays.