Car production dropped by 22% last month as a result of manufacturers shutting up shop for the summer, according to the Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
SMMT reported that UK factories stopped production for a longer period in 2014 compared to last year. In August last year the UK produced 91,282 units compared to this year, where only 71,065 were manufactured. SMMT chief executive, Mike Hawes said: “The month of August – typically the quietest of the year – saw a…
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