Ford and other automakers have been preparing for a potential semiconductor chip shortage to prevent inventory shortages. The last thing we need is for used car prices to get even more expensive. ...

AI demand for memory chips is pushing up prices and stretching lead times on the ADAS modules and sensors collision shops replace most.

Analysts warn AI-driven DRAM demand could raise auto costs and risk shortages, impacting EVs, ADAS tech and vehicle ...

Automotive industry analysts are forecasting that another microchip shortage could hit in the coming months, which could increase risks for production halts as costs skyrocket.

DETROIT (AP) — The global shortage of computer chips is getting worse, forcing automakers to temporarily close factories including those that build popular pickup trucks. General Motors announced ...

DETROIT — The global shortage of semiconductors is forcing General Motors and Ford to further cut production at North American factories as chip supplies seem to be growing tighter. The shutdowns ...

This price hike in memory semiconductors directly impacts automakers' cost structures. Modern vehicles rely on numerous ...

Global memory prices are on the rise, driven by demand for the DRAM (dynamic random access memory) that computers need to ...

Ford says memory costs are rising as Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron Technology chase AI demand. More DRAM/NAND in cars could mean higher 2026 prices, longer waits, or feature deletions.