The Pingdemic hits UK Car production industry with low car production in almost 70 years

It seems that the Covid-19 pandemic has switched itself to the Covid-19 pingdemic. Many industries in the UK have suffered badly due to pingdemic. Supermarkets and hospitality, and manufacturing industries are some of the worst-hit industries due to pingdemic. UK car production industry is no exception to this challenge as well. The pingdemic hits UK’s car production industry with low car production in almost 70 years.

The NHS track and trace app force people to self-isolate if they come in close contact with a Covid-19 positive case. The aim of this app is the safety of other people who are negative but this has led to a large number of staff absences during recent months. Many big retail businesses have closed their stores because of staff shortages. Many are facing it challenging to recruit new staff.

However, the staff shortage is not the only factor affecting UK’s car production. The shortage of semiconductors is also another reason for the shortage of car production. The UK car industry has warned that its production is still lower than it needs to be due to staff and semiconductor shortages. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), June 2021 was the second-worst June for UK car production since 1953. The figures show that 69,097 cars were produced in June 2021.

The trade body has urged the government to look into this matter and exempt staff pinged by NHS Track and Trace app. The SMMT stressed that the industry is working hard to get back to its full capacity. According to SMMT, the shortage of semiconductors could lead the UK to lose up to 100,000 new cars. They also mentioned the new trading rules with the EU as another factor in UK’s car production. As 51.7% of the cars produced in June 2021 were exported to the EU, 18.8% to the US, and 7.8% to China.

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The CEO of SMMT, Mr. Hawes stated that many countries that produce semiconductors stopped the production of semiconductors due to pandemics. The Covid cases are again rising in that countries. Therefore, it is unclear how long will it take them to get it to full capacity. He further added that new investments into new models and battery production show a bright future. However, shortage of semiconductors and staff absenteeism is creating hurdles to get to full capacity and meet the demand.