U.K. Car Output in April Falls to Lowest Since World War II Era

Automakers in the U.K. produced the fewest number of vehicles in any month since the World War II era in April after the coronavirus pandemic led to lockdowns that shuttered factories.

Production fell 99.7% to a measly 197 cars for the month, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said Friday in a statement. A number of factories stopped vehicle output altogether in April and instead began churning out personal protective equipment including face shields, visors and medical gowns, the SMMT said.