The ongoing global semiconductor chip shortage that has plagued the auto industry has forced some carmakers to cut back on safety features in vehicles, according to reports.
The chip shortage, caused by increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic amid closures and disruptions along with supply chain issues, has been further worsened by skyrocketing inflation, leaving automakers in a tight spot.
It has also resulted in a number of companies cutting production.
Volkswagen is among the brands that have had to cut back on safety features such as blind spot monitoring systems on some models in part owing to a scarcity of sensors, according to a report by Edmunds….