The global shortage of semi-conductors and the impact of the war in Ukraine led to a “volatile” April for the UK car industry, with production down by over a tenth compared with the same month last year, figures show.
A total of 60,554 cars were built, 11.3% fewer than last April, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Other issues included vehicle model changes and broader industry structural changes, said the organisation.
Production for overseas markets fell by 20.8%, driven by a 68% decline in shipments to the US and a 10.4% drop to Asia. Three out of five cars exported from the UK last month headed to the EU, representing a 5% increase in shipments, while production for the UK grew for the second month in a row, up by 60%.
