UK’s carmakers face twin concerns of global upheaval and Brexit

Manufacturers face investment decisions amid transition to electric and self-drive vehicles

The British car industry faces a “pivotal moment” during the next few years of potential Brexit upheaval as manufacturers decide where to invest for the next generation of vehicle production.

Car manufacturers tend to invest in cycles of roughly seven years, meaning companies that started production of new models more than three years ago face imminent decisions on where to invest next.

Related: Brexit: what are carmakers’ contingency plans?

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