Volkswagen has warned workers about potential production stoppages due to ongoing supply chain issues, particularly concerning a dispute over Dutch chipmaker Nexperia. This signals growing concerns for Europe's auto sector as the chip crunch threatens manufacturing.

• VW issued an internal letter to staff stating production has not yet been impacted but cannot rule out short-term effects.
• The Dutch government seized control of Chinese-owned Nexperia last month, citing intellectual property concerns.
• The dispute adds to global trade tensions, with BMW and Mercedes also working to secure production amidst the Nexperia stand-off.