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2023-01-28 05:44:35 UTC - HELPFUL
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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. 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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