Automakers to temporarily close factories as global shortage of computer chips gets worse
GM, Ford halt some production as chip shortage worsens The global shortage of computer chips is getting worse, forcing automakers to temporarily close factories including those that build popular pickup trucks DETROIT — The global shortage of computer chips is getting worse, forcing automakers to temporarily close factories including those that build popular pickup trucks.General Motors announced Thursday that it would pause production at eight of its 15 North American assembly plants during the next two weeks, including two that…
