The global market for computer chips is in the midst of a crippling shortage that is affecting automakers around the world. The problem is that the number of computer chips being manufactured is not keeping up with the increasing demand, and this is causing prices to skyrocket and availability to dwindle.

This shortage is particularly problematic for the automotive industry, which relies on computer chips to power everything from the engine to the windshield wipers. In fact, the shortage is so severe that some automakers have had to halt production of entire models due to a lack of chips.

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