A global shortage of semiconductor computer chips continues to disrupt the automotive supply chain, with Toyota and Volkswagen among the latest crop of manufacturers forced to restrict production. Semiconductors – a crucial component for modern infotainment systems, driver aids and various electrical components – are in particularly high demand because of a pandemic-driven surge in demand for consumer electronic… Continue reading Global shortage of semiconductors compels car makers to halt production
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Honda to halt UK car output due to COVID-related supply issues
LONDON (Reuters) — Japanese carmaker Honda said it would halt output at its British factory from Monday to Thursday next week due to COVID-19 related global supply chain issues, the latest production suspension in recent weeks. “The situation is currently being monitored with a view to re-start production on Friday 22 January,” the company said… Continue reading Honda to halt UK car output due to COVID-related supply issues
Honda to close UK plant for four days owing to supply chain problems
Honda will shut its UK factory for four days next week as global supply chain problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic continue to plague the Japanese carmaker. The closure is thought to be related to the unavailability of semiconductors, the computer chips used to run cars’ onboard management systems. The problem has affected carmakers around… Continue reading Honda to close UK plant for four days owing to supply chain problems
Honda halts Swindon production for third time due to parts delays
Honda will pause production at its Swindon factory next week due to a shortage of parts, as the pandemic continues to impact manufacturer supply chains. In an official statement, the brand said: “Some production activities will not run Monday 18 to Thursday 21 January due to Covid-related supply issues. The situation is currently being monitored with a view… Continue reading Honda halts Swindon production for third time due to parts delays
UK automotive looks to green recovery strategy after -29.4% fall in new car registrations in 2020
UK annual new car registrations drop to 1.63 million in toughest year for market since 1992. Covid-enforced showroom closures drive overall demand down -29.4% – a 680,076-unit decline equivalent to £20.4bn in lost turnover. Best-ever year for electric cars with battery and plug-in hybrid vehicles market share up to 10.7%. Investment in charging infrastructure and… Continue reading UK automotive looks to green recovery strategy after -29.4% fall in new car registrations in 2020
Dealers saw increase on 2019 December orders, says Dealerweb
Dealers in the UK saw orders for new vehicles rise by 9.5%, against December 2019, as 2020 drew to a close. According to the latest data from Dealerweb. Orders for used vehicles fell by 10% while the average sale price increased from £18,682 to £20,900. Enquiry levels fell for both new and used vehicles by… Continue reading Dealers saw increase on 2019 December orders, says Dealerweb
Honda halts UK car output on Tuesday and Wednesday due to supply delays
By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Rows of Honda Civic cars are lined up in the docks following the end of the Brexit transition period in Southampton, Britain, January 1, 2021. REUTERS/Matthew Childs LONDON (Reuters) – Japanese carmaker Honda said it was halting output at its British factory on Tuesday and Wednesday due… Continue reading Honda halts UK car output on Tuesday and Wednesday due to supply delays
German Handelsblatt: Interview with Klaus Zellmer: Chip shortage at VW – Sales Director warns: “We will fight for every car in 2021” 001050
VW Sales Director Klaus Zellmer The former Porsche manager will be responsible for sales at the VW Group. (Photo: Bloomberg) Düsseldorf At the beginning of the year, the Volkswagen Group lacked electronic components for vehicle production. As a result, it may not be possible to build more than 100,000 vehicles in the new year. “We… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Interview with Klaus Zellmer: Chip shortage at VW – Sales Director warns: “We will fight for every car in 2021” 001050
Britain ends long Brexit journey with economic break from EU
London: Britain’s long and sometimes acrimonious divorce from the European Union ended on Thursday with an economic split that leaves the EU smaller and the UK freer but more isolated in a turbulent world. Britain left the European blocs vast single market for people, goods and services at 11 pm London time, midnight in Brussels,… Continue reading Britain ends long Brexit journey with economic break from EU
@Ford: Ford, Mahindra End Discussions for Auto Joint Venture
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 31, 2020 – Ford Motor Company and Mahindra & Mahindra have mutually and amicably determined they will not complete a previously announced automotive joint venture between their respective companies. The decision follows the passing of the Dec. 31 “longstop,” or expiration, date of a definitive agreement the organizations entered into in October… Continue reading @Ford: Ford, Mahindra End Discussions for Auto Joint Venture