Due to the lack of cores, Ford's 8-seat North American factory stopped work or reduced production, and Tesla cut the steering parts of the car!

Semiconductor chip shortage will still be a common topic in 2022, the industry generally expects that the global semiconductor shortage will not end this year, especially the demand for chips in the automotive industry will continue to rise, and there are structural problems in the industrial chain, but the second half of the year should be slightly alleviated.

A Ford spokesperson recently said that due to chip supply constraints, the company will implement work stoppages or production cuts at eight plants in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Ford said all changes took effect the week of Feb. 7.

Ford revealed that the company's plants in Michigan, Chicago and Cuautitlan, Mexico, will suspend production, and production of F-150 pickup trucks will be suspended at its plant in Kansas City, while production of transit vans will be reserved for only one shift. It will also introduce single shifts or reduce working hours at its plants in Dearborn and Louisville, Kentucky, while eliminating overtime at its facilities in Oakville, Canada.

Ford warned that the company's vehicle production this quarter could be limited by the lack of chip supply. Ford predicts that its car production will usher in a significant increase in the second half of this year, while the company's car production will recover at a slower rate than that of major competitor GM.

Tesla, meanwhile, has cut some of the car's steering components, involving the Model 3, due to chip shortages.

Tesla Motors predicted that although supply chain problems will persist and it is estimated that they will not ease until next year, car deliveries in 2022 will increase by more than 50% compared with last year, and Tesla Vehicles will also achieve fully autonomous driving functions this year.