Microchip crisis

Maruti Suzuki is one of the most impacted car brands due to the chip shortage.

Semiconductor shortage still not over for Maruti Suzuki, reveals key official

1 min read . 29 Jan 2023

Despite the dented production strategy in October, Toyota is sticking to its 9.7 million global vehicle production target for the current financial year through March 2023.

What made Toyota slash 100,000 vehicle production in October. Know here

1 min read . 22 Sep 2022

Toyota is one of the most impacted carmakers due to pandemic related disruptions. (AP)

Toyota faces looming disruption, suppliers ask staff to take leave due to Covid

1 min read . 09 Jun 2022

BMW is being forced to sell several of its popular high volume cars sans Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.

BMW shipping cars sans Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, chip shortage to blame

1 min read . 08 May 2022

Several Volkswagen models are set to get fewer features due to the semiconductor shortage. (Bloomberg)

Volkswagen axes blind-spot monitor, other safety features due to chip shortage

1 min read . 28 Apr 2022

A wide range of functions in modern cars are controlled by chips. (Bloomberg)

Chip crisis to last beyond 2022. Here's what Volkswagen's CFO says about it

1 min read . 10 Apr 2022

Automakers in India are worried about the deepening supply chain crisis. (MINT_PRINT)

Automakers warn of supply chain disruptions despite surging car sales

2 min read . 03 Apr 2022

Microchip shortage is about to see a second wave. (Bloomberg)

Chip crisis might see a second wave due to Russia-Ukraine conflict: Details here

1 min read . 08 Mar 2022

Chips are used heavily in modern cars. (Bloomberg)

Russia-Ukraine conflict to worsen auto industry's chip woes: Know why

1 min read . 28 Feb 2022

Mercedes-Benz aims to go fully electric by 2030. (Bloomberg)

Mercedes-Benz aims to double its EV sales in 2022, plans stronger supply network

1 min read . 24 Feb 2022

Mercedes-Benz posted a five per cent sales slump in 2021 owing to several factors.

Mercedes-Benz CFO hopes auto industry's supply chain woes to ease in 2022 H2

1 min read . 13 Feb 2022

Microchips are considered the most important element for modern cars as they power everything from anti-lock braking systems to airbags to parking assistance technology to infotainment systems. (Bloomberg)

What chip crisis? European car sales projected to grow 7.9% in 2022

1 min read . 08 Feb 2022

The semiconductor crisis has resulted in around one million car production losses across the world in the last one year. (Bloomberg)

Volkswagen does not see chip crisis ending in 2022: Report

1 min read . 07 Feb 2022

The prolonged shortage of semiconductors has been impacting the auto industry for more than a year. (REUTERS)

Chip crisis: Ford plans to suspend F-150, Mustang Mach-E and Bronco production

1 min read . 06 Feb 2022

Chip crisis has been bothering the auto industry for quite some time. (Bloomberg)

Long waiting period, lower production in auto industry to remain for years

1 min read . 16 Dec 2021

The PLI scheme for chip manufacturing is expected to help design, fabrication, packing and testing of microchips and develop a complete ecosystem in India. (Bloomberg)

Good news for auto sector: Indian govt approves ₹76k cr scheme for chip making

1 min read . 15 Dec 2021

Toyota Land Cruiser is among the affected models due to the latest production halt.

Parts shortage hammers Toyota again, halts vehicle production in Japan plants

1 min read . 14 Dec 2021

Several automakers are making their own chips in-house. (Bloomberg)

Half of the top 10 global automakers rushing to make their own microchips: Study

1 min read . 07 Dec 2021

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has clarified why the EV major can't produce additional vehicles in volume.

Tesla can't produce additional electric cars. Here's why

1 min read . 15 Nov 2021

Volkswagen AG, Europe's top car company and also the world's No. 2, cut its outlook for deliveries. (Bloomberg)

Europe's top carmakers count mounting cost of chip crunch

2 min read . 31 Oct 2021