Nexperia fallout threatens automobile production as Japanese carmakers warn of supply disruptions while European companies prep assembly line shut-downs — mature-node chip market in crisis as supply dwindles

Japan’s Automobile Manufacturers Association has issued a statement claiming that Nexperia has informed its Japanese clients that it may be unable to maintain a steady chip supply, reports Bloomberg. Meanwhile, Volkswagen could halt production of two car models in Germany next week due to Nexperia chip supply, according to Bild. If the supply of Nexperia chips is not resumed shortly, then the ripple effect on the industry will cause automakers to halt output before they get the necessary components, or…