Chip shortage: Ford, Volvo exclude safety features from new cars
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Some car makers are sacrificing safety and convenience features in order to maintain turnover amid semiconductor shortage
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Volvo Cars December sales drop as chip shortage persists
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Dec. U.S. auto sales: Market slides 8% in 2022; SAAR tops
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Features Affected by the Chip Shortage
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The Move of India Towards ADAS – An Autonomous Move in 2022
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Volvo safety takes a hit amid chip crunch
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Charting the Volvo Electric Car Future
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Volvo XC40 and XC60 safety tech deleted amid semiconductor
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Ford Will Begin Selling Cars Without Chips - CarsDirect
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Running list of cars with spec changes, due to chip shortage
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Will the Chip Shortage End in 2023? Here's What Experts Say
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Is The Chip Shortage Over For Cars? - CarsDirect
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