New vehicles on dealer lots are at the lowest level in years. Strong sales and production problems caused by worker absenteeism have pushed down inventory to the lowest since 20-11. Automakers and their suppliers are struggling to keep their workforces healthy. Corona virus has hit the factory floor, according to analysts. And it’s not just the Detroit 3. Automotive News reports that BMW and Honda have made changes in their operations to keep the lines running, Kia is not able to keep with demand, Nissan has shortages, Toyota plants are running overtime to keep up. But dealers are able to maintain prices because of the tight supply of product.
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