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Automotive Industry Microchip Shortage

The impact of the automotive industry's microchip shortage on global economy


Automotive Industry Microchip Shortage

 

One of the most severe and far-reaching shortages in the previous two years is semiconductors, which has dominated the headlines.

 

An estimated 2.2 million fewer automobiles would be built in 2022 due to a global semiconductor shortage.

Drivers and passengers alike have benefited from cars’ more sophisticated capabilities and connections, but automotive manufacturers are now reliant on semiconductors and other electronic components, both of which are in limited supply.

According to many industry analysts, we won’t see relief from the car chip shortage for at least a year or two.

That’s a long time to deal with and prepare for, particularly in light of recent setbacks, such as the shutdowns of major automobile companies’ car manufacturing lines.

As a result of the high price of automobiles and the fact that many automakers are removing non-essential amenities such as touchscreens, wireless charging capabilities, and navigation systems from their models, the United States government is striving to boost semiconductor production.

Electronic component and semiconductor supply chain vulnerabilities are highlighted by the difficulty automakers – and manufacturers across a wide range of other sectors – face.

A reliable open-market distributor is a safety net that may give critical flexibility in uncertain times and more flexible, helpful alternatives in calm ones, while conventional sourcing techniques can be useful in quiet times.

In light of the pandemic, it may be a good time to sell an automobile you haven’t used in a while.

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The scarcity and increasing cost of new automobiles have caused many people to turn to the used car market, which has resulted in more demand and higher prices for these vehicles.

Still, if you must purchase a vehicle, you should look at a variety of models that aren’t the most popular to get great deals.

Also, try looking at automobiles that are quite comparable to popular ones.

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Robert Bagatsing
Managing Editor and Founder of GineersNow based in Dubai and Manila. Survived marketing at Harvard, Management at AIM and proud Bedan.

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