Engine production dips in November
Engine production fell by 8.2% during November, with production for domestic and overseas markets down 7.8% and 8.4% respectively.
Engine output has declined in every month of 2020, with year-to-date output down 28.2%.
Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “The 11th consecutive month of decline for UK engine production is extremely concerning, and while the coronavirus pandemic has been the overriding cause, a lack of clarity on trade with the EU and other markets has also played a role.
“With now just nine days until the end of the transition period, we urgently need a deal agreed that guarantees tariff-free trade for all automotive goods from day one. Without it, recovery in 2021 will be nigh on impossible, with severe consequences for the sector, jobs and the wider economy.”
