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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Howard Mustoe

UK car production falls for the eighth month after slow take up of electric vehicles and looming fines

Manufacturers are battling with public reluctance to buy electric cars - (PA Archive)

Car production in the UK fell for the eighth month in a row as manufacturers battle with public reluctance to buy electric cars.

The poor figures come as car makers warn forthcoming fines for producing too many petrol and diesel cars could lead to more factory closures after Vauxhall’s owner said its Luton plant will close.

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