Car production in July hits lowest level since 1956

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Microchip shortages and staff being told to self-isolate has contributed to shortages in production.

UK car production fell sharply last month, marking the worst July performance for the industry since 1956, a trade group has said.

That was a drop of 37.6% compared to July last year, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.Overall car production in the year to date is almost a fifth higher than during 2020 at 552,361 vehicles, but that is still 28.7% down on 2019 pre-pandemic levels. "While the impact of the 'pingdemic' will lessen as self-isolation rules change, the worldwide shortage of semiconductors shows little sign of abating," he said.New cars often include dozens of microchips - also called semiconductors - but a shortage has put pressure on a number of carmakers, who are competing directly with tech companies and the consumer electronics sector for supply.

 

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What were the chances of Honda in Swindon closing, after Brexit? Never saw that coming.

Just in terms of the language - how something can HIT a LOWEST level? Was it a free fall?

Can't think why.

BREXIT

Microchip shortage. Nice one🤣😁👍 Nothing to do with Brexit.

Bueno ok pero tuno me tira

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