UK car manufacturing output fell by -7.0% in April, down to 61,820 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It was the second consecutive monthly decline, reflecting factory adjustments in preparation for next generation models and their electrified powertrains. Output for the UK – at 14,021 units – rose 19.8% but failed to … [Read more...]
UK car production steadies as EVs accelerate
UK car production was stable in the first month of 2023, with output down just -0.3% to 68,575 units, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The loss, equivalent to just 215 fewer cars, was driven chiefly by structural changes, reflecting a move from car to van making at one major plant, but with supply chain … [Read more...]
