Nissan idles output at U.S., Mexico plants amid supply chain disruptions

The redesigned 2021 Nissan Rogue rolls off the line at Nissan's Smyrna, Tenn., assembly plant in December. (Nissan North America)

Urvaksh Karkaria

March 19, 2021 01:19 AM

Nissan Motor Co. is curtailing production at North American assembly plants as a result of the microchip shortage roiling the auto industry.

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