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The UK car industry had its most productive January since 2021

UK car production increased dramatically in January with output rising by more than a fifth year on year, bolstered by healthy growth in electrified vehicle production.

British car manufacturing grew 21% to 82,997 units, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, representing the best January performance since 2021.