UK car production slumped 95% in May despite factories restarting

Posted on 26 Jun 2020 by The Manufacturer

UK car manufacturers rolled a mere 5,314 vehicles off their production lines in May, despite two-thirds of factories reopening, albeit at reduced capacity.

The hangover from the coronavirus pandemic continues, with UK car production levels falling 95.4% year-on-year in May. With a third of car factories still closed and the rest operating at reduced capacity due to social distancing requirements, as well as a lack of demand, UK car manufacturers produced just 5,314 vehicles last month. Nevertheless, output in…

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