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Chip shortage will continue to hit production, industry group says

Mercedes said on July 6 that its deliveries during the second quarter were "significantly" curtailed by a lack of microchips for its cars. Show in production of the A-Class in Rastatt, Germany.
Mercedes said on July 6 that its deliveries during the second quarter were "significantly" curtailed by a lack of microchips for its cars. Shown is production of the A-Class in Rastatt, Germany. (Kai Pfaffenbach/REUTERS)
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July 07, 2021 03:31 PM

BERLIN -- The German auto industry association VDA said a shortage of semiconductors would continue to negatively impact car production in the short and medium term.

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