Tim Conway Jr. on Hyundai Plant Pauses Manufacturing Due To Chip Shortage

No new vehicles will be rolling off the floor at Hyundai Motor Company in Alabama this week because of a temporary shutdown caused by a car chip shortage.

  • Semiconductor chips are key components used in cars, for monitoring tire pressure, radios, climate control systems, and other electronics.
  • During the height of the pandemic, demand for cars dropped off.
  • Now that demand is racing back, manufacturers are struggling to beef up supply of the needed microchips.
  • Have you bought a new car -- or shopped around for a new one recently? Did you notice a difference in inventory? Did salespeople have any idea how long the chip shortage could last?

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