Automotive News Report See All Staff Page Recent Stories Microchip shortage: Chinese, North American plants pinched Several Chinese auto plants have cut production plans because of the ongoing microchip shortage. Online exclusive: Microchip shortage spikes in North America New shortages in microchip supplies have caused a spate of additional cutbacks in North American vehicle production. Online Exclusive: GM bears the brunt of microchip shortage The fallout from the global microchip supply shortage worsened last week. Podcast: Chip shortage creating greater resiliency in the supply base Matt Blunt, president of the American Automotive Policy Council and former Missouri governor, says the semiconductor shortage highlights the need to build a more diverse network of suppliers in the U.S. Pickups taking bigger hits from microchip shortage Early in the crisis, auto makers appeared to be able to minimize the impact on the popular and profitable vehicle line. Not anymore. DAILY DRIVE PODCAST: Vitesco eyes spinoff completion, shifts toward EVs Vitesco Technologies North America CEO Sandy Stojkovski talks about the powertrain company becoming a clean mobility provider after it separates from parts giant Continental. Ford promises carbon neutrality by 2050 The automaker said in its 21st annual Sustainability Report that it would offset all of its carbon emissions by 2050. 'Car Wars' study: Launches speeding up through 2024 DETROIT—Auto makers' aggressive product launch cadence over the next few years, normally a sign of a strong industry, could be a detriment in the near term as the coronavirus pandemic hampers demand, according to the annual "Cars Wars" study of the U.S. product pipeline. Honda resumes most production after cyberattack LOS ANGELES—Honda has resumed production at most of its plants after suffering a crippling cyberattack on its global computer network over the weekend, but is still working to restart some manufacturing operations in Ohio, the company said Tuesday. Opening act: Highlights from Chicago Auto Show CHICAGO—Chicago hosted the first major show of the year. And while it diidn't have splashy new-model and concept debuts, it offered a number of key new variants and refreshes. Here are highlights. Q&A: BorgWarner CEO Frederic Lissalde dicusses changing global markets AUBURN HILLS, Mich.—Frederic Lissalde, 51, who took over as CEO of BorgWarner last year, says the company has a key advantage over competitors in being able to adjust quickly to changing global markets. German industry to invest $68 billion in electric vehicles, automation in next 3 years Germany's car industry will invest nearly $68 billion over the next three years on electric cars and automated driving, the head of the VDA car industry association said. Michigan supplier fire idles 4,000 at Ford truck plant in Dearborn DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford said production of F-150 and Super Duty pickups—its most profitable vehicles—at multiple U.S. factories will temporarily be halted because of a fire at a supplier plant near Lansing that produces parts for the trucks. Nissan, Ford, Fiat among losers as European sales fall MUNICH—Nissan, Ford and Fiat brands saw their European sales decline steeply in March as industrywide registrations fell by 5.2 percent, hit by drops in three of the region's five biggest markets: Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy. ZF and Hella seek 'easy and open' alliance RATISLAVA, Slovakia—ZF Friedrichshafen and Hella are teaming up to develop complex technologies for future vehicles. The partnership was insprired U.S. technology companies' fast-and-loose approach to collaboration. Load More