Vehicle production plummets in Britain

British car production could slump this year to the lowest level in decades after the coronavirus pandemic forced factories to close and hit demand, according to an industry group. Just 197 cars were made in April compared with 71,000 in the same month in 2019, leaving year-to-date production down over a quarter, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said. Only some automotive sites have reopened since then with the country’s largest car plant, Nissan’s Sunderland facility, set to resume production next month.