The UK made just 197 cars last month, a drop of 99.7% as coronavirus tanks factory output
The UK produced only 197 cars in April, 99.7% lower than its output in April 2019, with production almost entirely stopped by coronavirus, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said on Friday. Year-to-date production also fell 27.6% compared to 2019, to 319,449 units.
Despite the return of workers to factories, the SMMT is predicting a £12.5 billion loss to the industry.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more storiesThe UK produced only 197 cars this April, fall of almost 100% since April last year, in the latest sign that coronavirus has ravaged various manufacturing industries.
The SMMT is also bracing for annual UK car production to be below 1 million units in 2020, which if it comes true would be lower volumes than in the depths of the great recession in 2009, and a third lower than expected compared to January pre-crisis levels. The fall in the number of cars produced is partly driven by the fact many manufactures refocused efforts on producing personal protective equipment , including visors, medical gowns and face shields to use for healthcare professionals instead of making cars.
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