And if there is no Brexit trade deal agreed, the SMMT said the industry could see further production losses amounting to £55.4bn over the next five years.
But, even if there is a deal, the organisation said it was now"all but impossible" for the industry to be ready in time.Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said:"Yet another decline for UK car production is of course concerning, but not nearly as concerning as the New Year nightmare facing the automotive industry if we do not get a Brexit deal that works for the sector.
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