UK Car Output Hits 70-Year Low in April Shock.
The UK's car output fell in April low, Due to US tariffs and Easter's Easter glow.
In the UK, a tale to be told,
Of vehicles made, with numbers so cold.
Last month's output, a sharp decline to see,
59,203 made, the lowest in 70 years, a sad decree.
Of vehicles made, with numbers so cold.
Last month's output, a sharp decline to see,
59,203 made, the lowest in 70 years, a sad decree.
The Easter holiday, a factor so fine,
Fewer working days, a production decline.
US tariffs too, a heavy weight to bear,
A 16% drop, compared to the same time last year to share.
Fewer working days, a production decline.
US tariffs too, a heavy weight to bear,
A 16% drop, compared to the same time last year to share.
The SMMT spoke out, with a warning so true,
A shift to electric cars, a change to pursue.
But new trade deals, with the US and more,
May help boost production, as the industry looks to explore.
A shift to electric cars, a change to pursue.
But new trade deals, with the US and more,
May help boost production, as the industry looks to explore.
Jaguar Land Rover, with a story so dire,
Pays 27.5% tariffs, a cost that sets its heart on fire.
Export and import taxes, a double whammy to bear,
A huge amount of money, lost, without a single care.
Pays 27.5% tariffs, a cost that sets its heart on fire.
Export and import taxes, a double whammy to bear,
A huge amount of money, lost, without a single care.
The new deal with the US, a promise so bright,
To reduce tariffs to 10%, a welcome sight.
But the waiting game, a frustrating test,
For British car makers, who just want to do their best.
To reduce tariffs to 10%, a welcome sight.
But the waiting game, a frustrating test,
For British car makers, who just want to do their best.
Car production for exports, a 10.1% fall,
Driven by demand, from the US and EU, a sad call.
The UK's domestic market, a buoyant delight,
More new and used cars sold, a shining light.
Driven by demand, from the US and EU, a sad call.
The UK's domestic market, a buoyant delight,
More new and used cars sold, a shining light.
But manufacturing, a different story to tell,
A downward trend, a concern that's hard to quell.
The SMMT's figures, a warning so clear,
A global picture, with pressures drawing near.
A downward trend, a concern that's hard to quell.
The SMMT's figures, a warning so clear,
A global picture, with pressures drawing near.
Prof Peter Wells, a voice so wise,
A bigger picture, with concerns that arise.
Fewer trade barriers, a UK phenomenon so rare,
A volatile environment, with uncertainty to share.
A bigger picture, with concerns that arise.
Fewer trade barriers, a UK phenomenon so rare,
A volatile environment, with uncertainty to share.
The UK government's policy, a change so bold,
Encouraging EVs, a story to be told.
But stability and clarity, a wish so true,
For car makers and industry, a dream to pursue.
Encouraging EVs, a story to be told.
But stability and clarity, a wish so true,
For car makers and industry, a dream to pursue.