Honda to temporarily shut down factories in China and Japan because of chip shortage — disruption caused by fallout from on-going conflict within Nexperia

Honda is set to halt production at its Japanese factories temporarily due to a chip shortage, impacting plants like Suzuka and Saitama. The closure is a result of supply chain disruptions caused by a conflict involving Nexperia, a major legacy chip manufacturer. The Dutch government's seizure of Nexperia from its Chinese owner has led to export restrictions, affecting global automotive supply chains. Despite recent positive developments, such as China allowing Nexperia to resume exports, the chip shortage's effects on the automotive industry persist.