Yearly UK car production fell by 8.4% in August 2024, with 41,271 units made, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited (SMMT).
This marks the sixth consecutive month of declines and the lowest rate of production in over three years.
Output was hit by seasonal factors and a continued shift towards electric vehicle (EV) production, said SMMT.
SMMT boss Mike Hawes stated: ”With the traditional summer shutdowns and factories prepping to switch to new models, August was always going to be a quieter month for output.
“The sector remains optimistic about a return to growth, however, with record levels of investment announced last year.”
Production for the domestic market fell by 19.8%, while exports recorded a smaller decline of 5.9%.
The output of electrified vehicles saw a 25.9% drop, reducing their share of total production to 29.6%.