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Jan 19, 2021

Europe’s car industry sees record 2020 decline — and it’s short on chips

There’s competition between carmakers and electronics manufacturers over vital semiconductor chips. Plus, India’s automobile hub brings in strict local hire quotas.

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German automaker Volkswagen was among those who finished 2020 on a positive note to limit the European car sales decline in December.
German automaker Volkswagen was among those who finished 2020 on a positive note to limit the European car sales decline in December.
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