How the Chip Shortage Is Forcing Auto Makers to Adapt | WSJ

The number of semiconductors in a modern car, from the ignition to the braking system, can exceed a thousand. As the global chip shortage drags on, car makers from General Motors to Tesla find themselves forced to adjust production and rethink the entire supply chain. Illustration/Video: Sharon Shi More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: www.wsj.com/ Visit the WSJ Video Center: wsj.com/video On Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/wsj/videos/ On Twitter: twitter.com/WSJ On Snapchat: on.wsj.com/2ratjSM #WSJ #ChipShortage #Automobiles

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