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UK car production fell to its lowest level in nearly 70 years in 2024, as the industry struggles with weak demand and transitions to electric vehicles, with further disruptions expected if tariffs are imposed by the U.S.
Car production in the United Kingdom reached its lowest level in nearly seven decades in 2024, excluding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decline comes as the industry grapples with weak demand and prepares to transition from fossil fuels to electric vehicles.
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the number of cars produced in the UK dropped to 780,000, marking the lowest output since 1954.
SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes noted that the downturn was partly due to factory shutdowns as manufacturers shifted to electric vehicle production. However, he also pointed out that the sector continues to struggle with global demand and slower-than-expected growth in electric vehicle sales.
In a competitive global market, the UK is facing challenges in maintaining its position as a major car manufacturer. British carmakers are bracing for further disruptions, particularly if President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on imports from the UK’s second-largest market.
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The World Bank has announced that Tajikistan's medium-term outlook remains favourable, with growth projected to moderate to 7% in 2025 and converge toward a growth rate of 4.5% in 2026 and 5% in 2027.
Adidas saw its shares drop 7.5% in early Wednesday trading after second-quarter sales came in below expectations and the company warned of an added €200 million ($231 million) cost burden from new U.S. tariffs in the second half of 2024.
Spotify projected third-quarter profit below market expectations on Tuesday, citing increased tax expenses linked to employee compensation, despite strong demand for its premium subscription services.
Microsoft is reportedly in advanced negotiations to revise its agreement with OpenAI, aiming to maintain access to the startup’s cutting-edge AI technology even if OpenAI achieves artificial general intelligence (AGI), according to Bloomberg News, which cited sources familiar with the matter.
Türkiye is pressing Iraq to include a clause in a new energy deal that guarantees full utilization of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline, which has remained idle since 2023 due to legal disputes.
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