Tech Car shopping this Memorial Day? The chip shortage is pushing up prices, limiting some models May 29, 2021June 2, 2021Eric D. Lawrence and Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Car shopping this Memorial Day? The chip shortage is pushing up prices, limiting some models The global chip shortage has limited availability of new and used cars and is driving up prices. But it might make it easier to get out of your lease.