The Covid crisis caused a global parts shortage which dented production. The closure of Toyota’s Swindon plant also had a significant impact.
The pandemic led to cars made by UK manufacturers – such as Nissan and Jaguar Land Rover – falling 6.7 per cent to 859,575 – the lowest total for 65 years, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
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