Audi sees chip disruption persisting until 2022

To maintain production, Audi may build cars without some components and add them later, Duesmann said. — To maintain production, Audi may build cars without some components and add them later, CEO Markus Duesmann said.

July 13, 2021 06:35 AM

BERLIN -- The global semiconductor shortage has been a huge challenge for Audi, cutting down production by a five-digit number, the brand's CEO Markus Duesmann said in an interview with Automotive News Europe.

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