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Car buyers are waiting months – and in some cases until
early next year – to take delivery of new vehicles because a global shortage of semi conductors has temporarily slammed the brakes on car production lines.
A year ago, car dealers were overstocked with new models as demand fell by
almost 50 per cent, and had concerns they might close their doors forever as the COVID-19 pandemic started to take hold in Australia.
However, 12 months on,
the economy has recovered faster than expected and demand for new cars is now out-stripping supply, as more Australians are treating themselves to a new car, boat, caravan or home renovation amid international travel restrictions.
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Isuzu is yet to rule out launching a hardcore D-Max variant to take on vehicles like the Ford Ranger Raptor and upcoming Toyota GR HiLux, with the brand telling CarsGuide it's "monitoring the market".The news comes just days after Mazda confirmed it was w