VW to halt output at Puebla plant for 3 weeks due to chip shortage

VW Taos crossover — VW is launching sales of its compact Taos crossover, which is built at the Puebla plant, next month. ( VW)

Larry P. Vellequette

May 22, 2021 08:03 PM

Volkswagen of America has informed its U.S. dealers that the global chip shortage “and other supply chain related issues” will force extended production hiatuses at its massive plant in Puebla, Mexico, along with an earlier hiatus announced for its assembly plant in Chattanooga, Automotive News has learned.

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