UK car production output returns to growth in October

Output rises 7.4% as 69,524 units leave factory gates, says SMMT

UK car production returned to growth in October, rising 7.4% to 69,524 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The rise followed September’s fall, which came after four consecutive months of growth, illustrating how supply chain turbulence, in particular global chip shortages, continues to affect UK car manufacturers.

Although growing, with production for both home and overseas markets up 12.5% and 6.3%...

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