Denso bullish on business prospects as it tackles chip shortages

TOKYO : Denso Corp, Japan's largest auto supplier, was bullish about its prospects in a business presentation on Wednesday as demand for automotive chips expands and it tackles semiconductor shortages that have frustrated Toyota Motor Corp, its biggest shareholder and customer.

That growing demand has combined with COVID-19 pandemic supply-chain disruptions and increased competition for chips from consumer electronic makers to cause persistent shortages that have forced Toyota and other major carmakers to curb output even as car demand grows.Denso, which specialises in vehicle air conditioning, power trains and automated driving systems, has responded to chip shortages with partnership deals aimed at securing access to key components.

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