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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sean O'Grady

UK car industry output plunges but electric vehicle production surges to new record

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

The British car industry is putting brave face on a disappointing year for production, with overall output down around 10 per cent - but electric vehicle production surging to a new record.

Post-pandemic supply chain disruption, shortages of semiconductors, and the closure of the Honda factory in Swindon were among the issues affecting the trade.

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