Last month, 77,484 vehicles rolled off production lines, 14,037 fewer than October 2023
Car production in the UK fell by 15.3% in October compared to the year before, the eighth consecutive month of decline. . According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders , the decline was down to plants - such as Nissan’s Sunderland factory – shutting down lines as they continued EV preparations. The SMMT also claims the decline is in part due to the downturn in EV interest, which means manufacturers are also slowing production.
The figures come a day after Vauxhall owner Stellantis confirmed proposals to shut its Luton commercial vehicle plant, with plans to move all production to Ellesmere Port. Some 1100 jobs have been put at risk. Overall, volumes for both domestic and export markets declined in October, down 4.7% and 17.6% respectively. Of those that were shipped abroad, 32,170 were bound for the EU, although volumes fell by 34.6%. Meanwhile, exports to the US, the UK’s second largest market, surged 96.
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