LONDON: British car production fell by an annual 12.9 per cent in August, the third consecutive drop in a row, due to model changeovers and preparations for new, tougher emissions rules, a car industry body said on Thursday.
Output stood at 89,254 units last month, driven down by a nearly 40 per cent drop in production for domestic buyers compared with a 4 per cent fall in exports, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
“The quieter summer months are often subject to fluctuations due to the variable timing and duration of annual maintenance and re-tooling shutdowns,” said Chief Executive Mike Hawes.
“This instability was exacerbated in August, with the industry racing to recertify entire model ranges to meet tougher testing standards in force on September 1.” — Reuters
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