UK car production has slowed, according to industry figures, in the latest sign of a struggling sector. For the eighth month in a row UK car manufacturing fell, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders . October saw 15.3% fewer cars roll off factory lines than the same month a year ago, meaning 14,037 fewer cars were made last month compared to October 2023.
But the sales have not lived up to the targets and are less than the forecasts made at the time the 2030 target was devised. Instead of the intended 22% of all car sales being fully electric at present just 18.7% of cars are. Following complaints from the sector facing £1.8bn in fines for missing targets and £4bn in discounts to make electric vehicles more appealing ending in April next year, as well as longstanding calls for more support, a review into the mandate was announced.