Fire at Giant Auto-Chip Plant Fuels Supply Concerns

A fire at a factory of one of the world’s leading auto chip makers has added to the troubles of car makers that already have slashed production because of a semiconductor shortage, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Lack of Microchips, Seat Foam, and More Halts Production

Deepening shortages of key auto parts such as microchips and seat foam are combining with packed ports and a cargo crunch to shut down auto assembly lines — even as dealers clamor for inventory to meet strong demand from increasingly confident consumers.

Dealers Do Good Friday

It’s no secret that dealers are the backbone of their communities. AIADA is recognizing some of the good work dealers are doing through our #DealersDoGood campaign. Take a look at a few recent dealership highlights below. If you know of a dealer doing good, let us know here, or tag us on Facebook or Twitter with the #DealersDoGood hashtag.

Senate Confirms Tai as U.S. Trade Representative

The Senate on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve the nomination of Katherine Tai to be U.S. Trade Representative, thrusting the former House trade lawyer into numerous commercial disputes initiated by the Trump administration, reports Politico.

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