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UK car production falls -18.2% in October with 110,179 units leaving factory gates. Subdued demand from EU and US markets drives -19.1% exports decline, as output for UK buyers also falls. Year-to-date output lags by -33.8% with 379,308 fewer cars made than same period in 2019. Automotive sector calls for urgent Brexit agreement with details shared swiftly, and adequate time to implement the deal, to help companies prepare.