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2023-01-27 12:47:08 UTC - SOMEWHAT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: F5018FAF34F074A7C4DE6CDE19A7141CDF490DDE3D244B26DFEC9FE0FAB0BE56
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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), who produced these figures, stated that the ongoing global microchip shortage was the main driver behind the fall, which is not related to Brexit. https://www.smmt.co.uk/2023/01/uk-car-production-down-but-electric-vehicle-output-surges-to-new-record/ https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-11678763/amp/UK-car-production-sinks-lowest-level-66-YEARS.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/willyshih/2022/11/20/why-are-automotive-chips-still-in-short-supply/?sh=393bada5782a
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