A shortage of chips
One of the most vital items in our world today is the humble microchip. It’s used in everything from kitchen items like toasters, fridges and dishwashers to smartphones, tablets, TVs, cable and satellite recorders – and of course our cars. Since the Seventies, we’ve seen vehicles become more and more like computers on wheels. First it was breakerless ignition systems, then electronic feedback carburettors, fuel injection, ABS brakes, traction control, airbags, stability control – the list goes
