UK's July auto output falls as weak exports and shutdowns weigh, industry data shows
Electric and hybrid model output rose 6.8% to 25,678 units, but weaker overseas demand and maintenance shutdowns pushed overall production lower, the SMMT said.
- On Thursday, industry data showed British vehicle production fell 11.6% year-on-year in July to 63,655 units, as weaker exports and earlier summer maintenance shutdowns at some plants weighed on output.
- Weaker exports and earlier shutdowns compounded the decline, with overall British auto exports dropping 15.9% to 47,377 vehicles across all major markets including the European Union, China, and the United States.
- Manufacturing of fully electric and hybrid models rose 6.8% to 25,678 units—the first monthly increase of the year—while car production slipped 10.6% and commercial vehicle output plunged 34.4% to 1,888 units.
- SMMT CEO Mike Hawes said, "July's figures underline the intense pressure under which UK vehicle manufacturers are currently operating," citing global competition and weaker demand as compounding factors.
- Britain recently launched a review of zero-emission vehicle targets to ease pressure on manufacturers, while the industry urges the government to improve competitiveness through lower energy costs and trade safeguards.
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UK car production plummets again as major vehicle brands face 'intense pressure'
Vehicle production across the UK has fallen again as manufacturers face major pressures and experts warn of further trouble in the coming months.Fresh data shows that total vehicle production fell by 11.6 per cent last month to just 63,655 units.The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said the decline was due to a fall in exports, which saw a drop of almost 16 per cent.Shipments to all of the UK's main export destinations declined,…
UK's July auto output falls as weak exports and shutdowns weigh, industry data shows
British vehicle production fell 11.6% year-on-year in July as weaker exports and earlier summer maintenance shutdowns at some plants weighed on output, industry data showed on Thursday.
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Car production on slide amid fall in vehicle exports
A fall in car exports has led to fewer vehicles being produced, new figures have shown. A total of 63,655 vehicles were built last month, down 11 per cent compared with July last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Car production fell by 10.6 per cent, while…
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