The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported that UK car production decreased by 14% in July, while commercial vehicle output soared 71.7%.
SMMT figures revealed that 65,478 vehicles were produced in the month, with electric vehicle output down 18.6%.
However, after four months of decline, production of commercial vehicles climbed to 15,252 units, making it the best July performance in 16 years and a 201.8% increase on pre-pandemic July 2019 volumes.
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: “Following significant growth last year, some readjustment in output was to be expected. Indeed, an ongoing degree of volatility is likely as the industry restructures to transition to zero emission vehicle production.
“As the billions already committed to new models start to deliver a return, volume growth will resume, providing we seize every opportunity to enhance our global competitiveness.
“We need investment in skills, healthy markets, cheaper green energy, and fair trade deals that help British-built vehicles reach international customers more easily, all of which should be wrapped in an over-arching industrial strategy that ensures automotive continues to be a key driver of economic growth.”
