A microchip shortage is causing production disruptions in the auto industry, starting with Honda’s plants in North America. The issue began when Nexperia, a Dutch chip maker, stopped exporting products from China due to a geopolitical dispute involving the US and Chinese governments. This has led to low chip supplies for automakers and suppliers worldwide, potentially running out soon.
Source: https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/automaker-production-stoppages-begin-over-semiconductor-shortage-53e22201