Tag: shortage
GM full-size truck production to be halted next week due to...
As of next week, General Motors will be pausing production lines for nearly all full-size pickup trucks manufactured in the US and Mexico. The shutdowns are...
TrueCar forecasts 36% sales increase for May
Even though supply chain issues and parts shortages continue to plague the automotive industry, sales seem to be doing quite well. TrueCar has released...
Thousands of F-Series trucks parked along I-71 show just how chip...
Driving along I-71 near Sparta, Kentucky, rows upon rows of Ford pickup trucks can be seen in parking lots, in full view. They aren’t...
Rental companies are snatching up pre-owned cars amid supply challenges
As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, the auto industry continues to be impacted in many ways. There is no doubt manufacturers and dealers have...
Ford reports $3.3 billion Q1 net income, best Q1 in a...
The Q1 2021 earnings call for Ford investors might’ve taken some by surprise. Ford Motor Company reported their strongest first-quarter earnings in a decade,...
Shortage of natural rubber compounds vehicle production concerns
Dealers could once again be facing inventory shortages in both the sales and parts departments as the supply of natural rubber is stretched thin....
Current state of the technician shortage and potential opportunities
In the 2020 Transportation Technician Supply & Demand Report, it was reported that the country is going to be short about 642,000 automotive, diesel,...
As semiconductor chip shortage deepens, new solutions come to light
A semiconductor chip shortage continues to vex the auto industry worldwide. Several factories across nameplates such as Ford, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Audi, Nissan, Chrysler, and...
Additional factories idled due to semiconductor chip shortages
Many of the major car manufacturers in the United States are feeling the pinch as parts suppliers are unable to provide the necessary microchips...
How BMW and Manheim Are Working to Alleviate Technician Shortage
Back in June, Michele Boyarsky of The Engine Block reported that there is a growing shortage of auto technicians that is “alarming and worth...
