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That's something I'd like to know too. My old VW is hanging by a thread. Can't even get parts for it right now. Around here everything new is still MSRP and every thing used is overpriced and ragged out. If you get a ragged out one, mechanic labor is through the roof and some parts are back ordered for months. Recovery will be delayed further if Covid really hammers China.
Sourcing the rare minerals for the semiconductor fabrication will be the next bottleneck.  That's a big part of why China has been cozying up to various African nations for so long. >

The West has really dropped the ball on Africa investment. >

...for decades. >

for centuries. >

Well there was that whole outsourcing situation that ended around the 1860s. The locals were understandably a little miffed about that. >

1860s? May I introduce you to the Congo 'Free' State? >

But I was under the impression that the gentle Belgian colonists ran the Congo with a hands off approach! >

Wonder how long it will take to see new car prices come down. Used as well.