These companies aren't disciplined enough to create artificial shortages. They will crack the second a direct competitor decides to make up the supply shortfall and properly satisfy demand.
No manufacturer wants to see actual loyal repeat customers churning away to Tesla and others to earn incrementally better margin that will be largely swallowed up by ADM-addicted dealers, anyway.
I do think they've realized the brand equity they truly have and will do a better job of straddling the supply-demand curve.
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