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General Motors is sounding the alarm over an ongoing semi-conductor chip shortage that may force it to limit its production output in the future.
Today’s vehicles use an abundance of semiconductor chips for their various electronic systems, including powertrain control systems, advanced safety systems and in-car entertainment, among more. Automakers must compete with companies in the consumer electronics sector for the limited global supply of semiconductors, however, which may cut into their ability to maintain regular production output of certain vehicles.
According to
The Detroit Bureau, GM, Renault, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and other major automakers have recently expressed concern over the worsening semi-conductor shortage. Additionally, Bosch, the world’s largest automotive supplier and a major manufacturer of electronic automotive components, has acknowledged that has been receiving “significantly fewer” chips than expected in recent month
Nissan announces senior management appointments
2021/03/10
YOKOHAMA, Japan - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced senior management appointments aimed to further Nissan NEXT business transformation plan supporting Nissan s progress towards profitability and its pursuit of new innovation-driven opportunities accelerating the pathway to electrified future and carbon neutrality.
The following senior management changes will be effective April 1, 2021.
In addition to his current role as chief financial officer, Stephen Ma will assume responsibility for Investor Relations, previously under Joji Tagawa senior vice president (SVP) and chief sustainability officer.
Guillaume Cartier, currently vice chairperson and SVP of marketing and sales of the AMIEO region (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe & Oceania) & president for AMI, will assume the role of chairperson of AMIEO replacing Gianluca de Ficchy. Cartier will report to vice-chief performance officer and chief quality officer, Chris
Japanese automaker Subaru Corp said on Thursday it would cut output this month by "several thousand" vehicles at plants in Japan and the United States, citing a global shortage of semiconductors
By Reuters Staff
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TOKYO, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Japanese automaker Subaru Corp will cut output by “several thousand” vehicles this month in Japan and the United States, it said on Thursday, citing a global shortage of semiconductors.
Subaru will adjust production and reduce output at factories in Gunma, Japan, a company spokesman said without specifying exactly how many fewer cars will be made.
The company later said that factories in Gunma will be halted temporarily for two days from Friday because of supply constraints.
Subaru will also reduce output at its Indiana plant, the spokesman said, adding that the company is examining whether further production cuts will be needed from February.
Japanese automaker Subaru Corp said on Thursday it would cut output this month by "several thousand" vehicles at plants in Japan and the United States, citing a global shortage of semiconductors.