The UK's Auto Manufacturing Industry in Crisis
The UK's Auto Manufacturing Industry in Crisis
UK auto manufacturing production fell 15.8% in April, marking a 4-month low.
UK auto manufacturing production fell 15.8% in April, marking a 4-month low.
The lowest April output before the pandemic was in 1952, with 53,517 vehicles produced.
The lowest April output before the pandemic was in 1952, with 53,517 vehicles produced.
The UK's total vehicle production for the first 4 months of the year was the lowest on record since 2009.
The UK's total vehicle production for the first 4 months of the year was the lowest on record since 2009.
The UK's shift towards electric vehicles is a significant challenge for the industry.
The UK's shift towards electric vehicles is a significant challenge for the industry.
The UK produced 33,000 electric vehicles in 2020, lagging behind European countries.
The UK produced 33,000 electric vehicles in 2020, lagging behind European countries.
Stellantis warned it may halt production in the UK due to uncertainty over the government's EV policy.
Stellantis warned it may halt production in the UK due to uncertainty over the government's EV policy.
Ford and Honda have already closed their UK auto manufacturing plants.
Ford and Honda have already closed their UK auto manufacturing plants.
The SMMT warns that urgent action is needed to bolster British manufacturing competitiveness.
The SMMT warns that urgent action is needed to bolster British manufacturing competitiveness.
The UK government needs to provide a comprehensive and innovative long-term industrial strategy to support the industry.
The UK government needs to provide a comprehensive and innovative long-term industrial strategy to support the industry.
The SMMT's warning highlights the need for immediate action to ensure the long-term viability of the UK's auto manufacturing industry.
The SMMT's warning highlights the need for immediate action to ensure the long-term viability of the UK's auto manufacturing industry.