Production

An internal dealer memo appears to be circulating telling dealerships that Ford intends to pause all 2022 model year Bronco orders on March 8. However, orders for the 2022 Bronco Raptor will continue after March 8.

The pandemic has impacted the production of all sorts of goods and products worldwide. One of the hardest-hit segments has been semiconductor production, significantly impacting the automotive industry. Citing microchip shortages, McLaren has announced another delay in production for its plug-in hybrid supercar, the Artura.

Here’s some great for early buyers of the Tesla Model 3 EV. Elon Musk has tweeted that the very first production Tesla Model 3 will be completed by this Friday. This is earlier than expected in part because regulatory requirements were completed two weeks ahead of schedule.