No summer break for the chip shortage

Nissan will extend its U.S. plants’ summer shutdown to free up more microchips for new launches, such as the 2022 Pathfinder.

Urvaksh Karkaria

June 21, 2021 04:00 AM

The global semiconductor chip shortage could create a steamy summer for the auto industry.

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