Europe's auto production crashes as flow of wire harnesses dries up

Leoni wire system — Leoni, a leading global supplier of automotive wiring systems, says logistics in and out of Ukraine are a challenge.

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Reuters

March 02, 2022 03:47 PM

Automakers including Volkswagen, BMW and Porsche are struggling to obtain crucial wire harnesses as suppliers in western Ukraine have been shuttered by the Russian invasion of the country, forcing production stops at car factories in Germany.

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