Toyota Is Giving New Buyers Old-Fashioned Keys to Ration Chips
Semiconductors are used in electronic keys to lock and unlock cars remotely.
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In another sign the world’s shortage of chips still hasn’t abated, Toyota Motor Corp. will temporarily give new car buyers just one smart key instead of two as it seeks to ration semiconductors.
The measure will apply to 14 models for sale in Japan, including Crown sedans, Prius hybrids and the battery-electric bZ4X, for production in November, the Japanese automaker said in a notice to customers Thursday.