Car semiconductor shortages may lead to SA job losses

Mercedes-Benz is among the affected brands constrained by the chip shortage.

Our sources have revealed that the bottleneck created by the shortage of semiconductor chips, a crucial element in the build of electronic systems in vehicles, is about to choke the SA industry to a point where some dealers may close shop due to the unavailability of stock to sell.

Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Nvidia Corporation, the American technology company that develops chips for automated driving and AI-powered infotainment systems.

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