All Air, No Chips: Semiconductor shortage likely to continue into next year, Stellantis COO says
Windsor, Ontario — A current picture of the ongoing semiconductor shortage has come in, thanks to the CBC, with reports showing that the lack of microchips in the auto industry has resulted in the equivalent of an entire year of layoffs for Stellantis auto plant workers. According to Unifor Local 444, the Windsor, Ont. chapter […]
Home-grown Microchips: Federal government invests $240 into semiconductor industry
Ottawa, Ontario — In the effort of getting ahead of future supply chain disruptions, the federal government has announced a $240 million investment into the nation’s semiconductor industry. Minister of innovation, science and industry François–Philippe Champagne said on Monday that $150 million in funding is headed for the Semiconductor Challenge Callout fund to develop and […]
Hot Button Issue: GM to build certain models without start-stop feature due to microchip shortage
Detroit, Michigan — Due to the global microchip shortage, General Motors (GM) has decided to build some 2021 full size pickups and SUVs without the feature that turns off the engine when the vehicle is stopped at an intersection. The semiconductor chip shortage has greatly impacted the auto manufacturer, so instead of halting production altogether, […]
Lighter Days Ahead: Semiconductor shortage is beginning to ease, GM to restart plant operations
Toronto, Ontario — The global semiconductor shortage is beginning to ease allowing for General Motors to restart its operations at five assembly plants. Operations will begin this week at locations in Canada, Mexico and the United States. GM released a statement saying that they are doing their best to bounce back from the shortage and […]
