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Manufacturing / Production Chip shortage causes 'worrying' decline in UK car manufacturing

Chip shortage causes 'worrying' decline in UK car manufacturing

Figures show just 37,000 new cars were built in the UK during August.
By James Fossdyke 01 October 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK car production falls amid chip shortages and 'pingdemic'

UK car production falls amid chip shortages and 'pingdemic'

Factories' summer shutdowns also contributed to the sector's poor July performance.
By James Fossdyke 27 August 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK: Staff and supply shortages blamed for car industry's poor performance

UK: Staff and supply shortages blamed for car industry's poor performance

Industry body wants to end self-isolation automotive sector employees.
By James Fossdyke 03 August 2021
Commercial Vehicles UK commercial vehicle industry continued Covid recovery in May

UK commercial vehicle industry continued Covid recovery in May

Output was up 2.2 percent on pre-pandemic levels.
By James Fossdyke 29 June 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production still a third lower than pre-pandemic levels

UK commercial vehicle production still a third lower than pre-pandemic levels

Industry body says it will take time to return to previous output levels.
By James Fossdyke 03 May 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK car production down 14 percent in February as industry struggles

UK car production down 14 percent in February as industry struggles

Domestic demand was down by around 35 percent.
By James Fossdyke 26 March 2021
Commercial Vehicles UK commercial vehicle production down more than 15 percent in 2020

UK commercial vehicle production down more than 15 percent in 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic is being blamed for the drop in output.
By James Fossdyke 29 January 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK car production down almost 30 percent in 2020 amid Covid lockdowns

UK car production down almost 30 percent in 2020 amid Covid lockdowns

Just under 921,000 cars were built in the UK last year - the lowest number since 1984.
By James Fossdyke 29 January 2021
Manufacturing / Production Last month was worst September for UK car production since 1995

Last month was worst September for UK car production since 1995

The result has led a leading industry body to issue a "plea" for a Brexit deal.
By James Fossdyke 30 October 2020
Commercial Vehicles Commercial vehicle production still strong as car industry struggles

Commercial vehicle production still strong as car industry struggles

Production still isn't quite at pre-pandemic levels, but it isn't far away.
By James Fossdyke 29 September 2020
Manufacturing / Production UK car production at around 80 percent of 'normal' levels in July

UK car production at around 80 percent of 'normal' levels in July

But industry body bemoans lack of certainty for the future.
By James Fossdyke 28 August 2020
Lists Which cars are built in the United Kingdom?

Which cars are built in the United Kingdom?

The industry's success directly impacts some 850,000 people.
By James Fossdyke 23 April 2019
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