Vehicle production fell in October

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UK car production fell in October, down -23.8%, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 

A total of 59,010 units left factory gates – 18,474 fewer than in the same month last year – as Britain’s biggest automotive employer began its phased restart of operations after a cyber incident forced a pause in production.  

Following a recent trend, almost half the cars (46.2%) made in in the month were either...

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