As chip shortage goes on, cars are scarce and prices are up

As chip shortage goes on, cars are scarce and prices are up

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https://apnews.com/edc8f8fda28c871a7c7f88a6c3390c9c

DETROIT (AP) — For the next few months, Charlie Gilchrist figures his 11 car dealerships in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will sell just about every new vehicle they can get from the factories — and at increased prices.

In normal times, that would be cause for joy. Not so much now. A global shortage of computer chips has forced automakers to slash production. The result has been far fewer vehicles on dealer lots, just as the waning pandemic has fueled a pent-up consumer demand for cars, trucks and SUVs.

As chip shortage goes on, cars are scarce and prices are up

May 12, 2021, 4:51pm UTC
https://apnews.com/edc8f8fda28c871a7c7f88a6c3390c9c > DETROIT (AP) — For the next few months, Charlie Gilchrist figures his 11 car dealerships in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will sell just about every new vehicle they can get from the factories — and at increased prices. > In normal times, that would be cause for joy. Not so much now. A global shortage of computer chips has forced automakers to slash production. The result has been far fewer vehicles on dealer lots, just as the waning pandemic has fueled a pent-up consumer demand for cars, trucks and SUVs.