I note VW’s boss said very recently that Volkswagen are currently “In crisis mode” due to the shortage of semiconductor chips.
Ford have closed their Otosan plant in Turkey and another Ford plant there is shutting for 3 months. You can only order a new Peugeot 308 with analogue dials instead of a digital one – due to the shortage… although the Company are refunding buyers £400 because of this. Renault have said they are struggling and expect the shortages to last into the first quarter of 2022.
Gloomy times ahead for many car manufacturer’s it seems & very frustrating for anyone wishing to buy or lease a new car in the coming months. On a personal note; I’m so glad I picked up my new car just over a week ago. If I was going into a showroom and ordering a new car in the coming weeks – I think I would have a lot of disappointment with some (or all) of the models on any shortlist!