GM to idle eight North American plants amid chip shortage
Source: BBC
GM to idle eight North American plants amid chip shortage
2 September 2021
General Motors will halt output at most of its North American plants in September as the semi-conductor chip shortage continues to hit carmakers.
Four plants in the US, three in Mexico and one in Canada will shut down for up to two weeks, depending on the site.
Ford and Toyota also cut output this month as chip makers in the US and Asia struggle to meet demand from economies reopening following lockdowns.
The shortage has pushed up car prices, driving people to buy second-hand.
GM, which owns brands such as Chevrolet and Cadillac, said the shutdown will affect some of its most profitable vehicles, including its sport-utility vehicles and full- and midsize pickup trucks.
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