UK (SMMT): 2019 car production: lowest in 10 years
London
February 10, 2020
British Automobile Manufacturers and Suppliers Association (SMMT): (See Table 1)
On January 30, the company announced domestic vehicle production for 2019.
Total production:
1.33,135 units, down 14.2% from the previous year, the third consecutive year of decline, the lowest level since 2010
Production for overseas exports decreased 14.7% year-on-year
Domestic production fell 12.3%.
SMMT:
The UK’s withdrawal deadline has been postponed several times.
The company’s suspension of factories to “avoid the effects of the EU departure” is a factor in the decline in production.
SMMT: Mike Hose, Chairman
It has been decided beforehand to conclude an FTA with the EU that does not impose tariffs on all automotive products.
2019: Withdrawal from the automobile industry
Nissan:
In February 2019, the company announced that it would cancel the production plan in the UK for the next model of the X-Trail SUV.
Honda:
Announced that domestic production will be discontinued by 2021 (See article on February 20, 2019)
In response to these movements,
Automotive companies:
Car hose nichirin,
Keihin, which handles electronic components and air conditioning components
Decision to close UK base
TS TECH for automotive seats
Yutaka Giken for motor parts
Announced that labor-management negotiations have been started to close the base
By Maker: Production Volume
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR: an affiliate of Tata Motors) is ranked first,
Nissan: 2nd,
Toyota: 4th,
Honda: 5th place.
-JETRO
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