Car production in the UK fell by 20.6 per cent in September year-on-year as export volumes continue to decline.
Output for domestic and export markets saw almost identical falls in production compared with a particularly strong September last year, the best month since 2020.
Output for domestic markets fell by 20.8 per cent to 18,614 units while exports fell by 20.6 per cent to 51,425 units, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, the main voice of Britain’s automotive sector.
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However, in the year to date, production for the UK market has risen 6.5 per cent year-on-year while exports have dropped by 14.4 per cent, meaning overall UK car production has
