Production pauses see UK car output dip in May
UK car production fell 9.8% in May to 116,655 units, with days lost to spring shutdown at some plants, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Year-to-date output still positive with 654,895 cars produced – a 3.5% growth. And demand for new cars in EU continues to grow, with May marking nine consecutive monthly rises.
SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said: "UK car manufacturing fell 9.8% in May, as some plants instigated spring shutdowns during the month.
"The prospects for the coming months and years, however, are still bright; new UK-built models will benefit from growing demand across Europe, while significant investments in UK manufacturing operations are moving closer to production readiness."
