UK car vehicle production falls amid global economic and trade uncertainty

British car output fell 7.3% in the first six months of the year, while van production plummeted 45% (PA) - (PA Archive)

UK car production has reached its lowest level since 1953 excluding the industry’s coronavirus shutdown in 2020, new figures show.

Car output fell 7.3% in the first six months of the year, while van and other commercial vehicle production plummeted by 45.4%, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).