U.S. auto plants could face major production slowdowns in weeks as a deepening conflict between China and Western nations threatens to disrupt supply chains.

China has agreed to allow the export of chips critical to auto production, averting widespread shutdowns that had been predicted by the industry.

A disruption in the delivery of semiconductor chips, used in many car parts, has GM and others seeking solutions.

Xpeng AeroHT's flying car factory commenced trial operations on Monday in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, with its Land ...