The U.S. Car Models Most Impacted By The Microchip Shortage [Infographic]

The U.S. Car Models Most Impacted By The Microchip Shortage [Infographic]

Share to Linkedin An ongoing shortage of microchips has resulted in hundreds of thousands of automobiles being taken out of production across North America. Vital for onboard computer and infotainment systems as well as important safety features such as anti-lock brakes and stability control, the chips have been in short supply across the globe for much of this year. There have been several contributing factors that have combined to create the perfect storm for automakers including a fire at an automotive chip plant in Japan and the infamous grounding of the Ever Given container ship in the Suez Canal that stretched supply chains. Oil is used to make the plastic in microchips and shortages caused by the big freeze in Texas earlier this year exacerbated the problem. Lower demand for cars during earlier stages of the pandemic also led many automakers to cancel orders for microchips, a decision they are now regretting. A report by AutoForecast Solutions covered by Car and Driver has shed light on just how badly North American automakers have been impacted by the microchip shortage. It has caused Ford to take 346, 616 vehicles out of production while General Motors GM has reduced its production total