The pandemic hit supply chains, with UK car production hitting a 37-year low in November

According to data released by the British Association of Automotive Manufacturers, despite a 53% increase in electric vehicle production, overall vehicle production fell by 29% to 75,756 units in November. This is the fifth consecutive month of decline in UK car production and the worst month since 1984; combined, in the first 11 months of this year, the cumulative production of UK cars was less than 800,000 units, down about 433,000 units from the same period in 2019 before the epidemic.

"The numbers are worrying and the outlook for the UK car industry is very grim." In response, SMMT CHIEF Mike Hawes said, "The UK car industry must also be supported by government policies. ”

A few days ago, the British Association of Automobile Manufacturers (SMMT) said that the automotive supply chain has been seriously affected by the new crown epidemic, resulting in a sluggish car production. Despite a 53% increase in electric vehicle production in November, overall UK car production fell 29% year-on-year to 75,756 units, the data showed.

Notably, this is the fifth consecutive month of decline in UK car production and the worst month of Performance since 1984. Combined, in the first 11 months of this year, the cumulative production of british cars was less than 800,000 units, which was about 433,000 units less than the same period in 2019 before the epidemic.

"The numbers are worrying and the outlook for the UK car industry is very grim." In response, MIKE Hawes, CEO of SMMT, said, "The epidemic is hitting the supply chain of the automotive industry on a large scale around the world, especially the chip shortage is likely to continue to affect car production throughout 2022." ”

"At the same time, rising inflation has also caused the cost of automobile production to rise, making the operating environment of the automotive industry more difficult." He continued. As a result, Hoth proposed, "The British car industry must also be supported by government policies." ”

Previously, the UK has announced a subsidy of £1 billion to the hotel and tourism and leisure sectors that have been hit hardest by the epidemic. (Compiled by Guo Yue, China Economic Network)