Global chip shortage threatens automakers worldwide

Toyota, Volkswagen and others put brakes on vehicle production

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A global semiconductor shortage is causing automobile manufacturers to scramble and ultimately cut back on production.

HIROYUKI KOIZUMI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The auto industry is facing a severe lack of semiconductors amid rising use of the chips in other products, like smartphones and communication base stations.

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