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Semiconductor shortage impact on U.S. car buyers' experience 2021
global automotive semiconductor shortage depleted the U.S. car dealers' vehicle inventory through 2021.
In a survey realized in the third quarter of 2021, 39 percent of U.S. respondents highlighted the limited vehicle selection they encountered during their buying process, with close to a quarter of respondents also mentioning prices were higher than expected. The