Tariff hit for electric vehicles likely to be £2,800 per car, with risks to UK’s net zero plans.
This could hamper the UK’s ambition to be a global leader in zero-emission vehicle development, production and employment.
Britain's car industry risks losing out even if there is a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, according to documents seen by the BBC.
Production losses due to the crisis have cost manufacturers more than £9.5bn so far this year, it was estimated, while at least 13,500 jobs have been lost.
Warning from head of North East England Chamber of Commerce is echoed by other organisations.
The number of cars built in the UK over the past six months has slumped to the lowest since 1954, according to the industry's trade body.
UK car industry posts worst production figures since 1954 as Brexit and coronavirus take their toll
30/07/2020
Even if there is no second wave of coronavirus to shut down factories once again, British car production in 2020 will only recover to about a half of last year’s figure, says industry body.
The Chancellor has warned there will be no alignment with EU regulations after Brexit - despite a pledge being made in the North East by Boris Johnson that standards would be protected.
Britain’s car industry body called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to secure a tariff-free trade deal with the European Union which avoids barriers for businesses as production slumped in November.
The sector issues a final plea for a no-deal Brexit to be avoided at all costs, saying the prospect is already hitting jobs.
One in three British automotive firms is cutting jobs as Brexit nears, up from one in eight just under a year ago, according to a survey conducted by a group representing the industry which risks being a big loser from Brexit.
13 automotive Brexit myths – busted (SMMT)
11/07/2019
UK automotive industry puts the record straight on ‘no deal’ Brexit impact, as Parliament debates the meaningful vote.
The head of the SMMT has said that he a no-deal would be devastating for the automotive industry.
Carmakers fear disorderly exit would cripple the just-in-time supply chain, investment and lead to tariff barriers
The five key metrics are not pointing to anything good.
PSA Group, the French automaker that owns Vauxhall, has again warned that it could pull production from its Ellesmere Port plant in the UK if the plant becomes unprofitable after Brexit.
Britain’s car industry warned the next prime minister on Tuesday against a “seismic” no-deal Brexit in October, which it said could add billions of pounds in tariffs and cause border disruption, crippling the sector.
Trade body says delayed shipments of parts and WTO tariffs ‘would deliver a knockout blow to the sector’s competitiveness’.
A "dramatic" fall in car production and an easing of stockpiling by manufacturers meant the economy shrank in April, official figures show.
Industry is being undermined by 'incompetent government and its threats of a no deal', says trade body. / The number of cars built in the UK in April plummeted by almost half compared with a year ago, figures reveal.
Industry has now declined for nine consecutive months.