UK car manufacturing has been dealt another blow, as SMMT and Traders ( the Society of Motor Manufacturers ) revealed overall production in January dropped 18.2% , the first consecutive monthly fall. Production of cars destined for export fell by more than one-fifth , including a 72% drop in output for UK and a 20% decline for Europe . The SMMT's boss said another month of decline was a "serious concern". SMMT CEO Mike Hawes cited falling demand in key markets – notably China – and global trade tensions, but said the "clear and present danger" remained China .
UK car manufacturing has been dealt another blow, as SMMT and Traders ( the Society of Motor Manufacturers ) revealed overall production in January dropped 18.2% , the first consecutive monthly fall. Production of cars destined for export fell by more than one-fifth , including a 72% drop in output for UK and a 20% decline for Europe . SMMT CEO Mike Hawes cited falling demand in key markets – notably China – and global trade tensions, but said the "clear and present danger" remained China .