Story:
Cars need 1,000+ microchips for sensors, screens, brakes, and navigation.
Pandemic disrupted factories in Taiwan & Malaysia.
Chip demand surged (thanks laptops + PS5s).
Automakers got less supply → assembly lines paused.
This is why car prices shot up and waiting lists grew in 2021–22.
Modern cars don’t just run on gas — they run on chips. 🍟🚗 (not the crunchy kind).