UK car production falls on Brexit fears and diesel sales slump

Number of vehicles built in March fell 13%, compared with a year ago, to 141,471

Car production in Britain has experienced a double-digit slump amid concern over falling diesel sales and the impact of Brexit on exports.

The performance last month, which was partly weather related, prompted the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to repeat its call for continued membership of the EU customs union.