British car production fell by more than a quarter last month as some production lines were retooled to make electric vehicles (EVs). The number of cars built fell to 59,467, down by 27pc compared to a year earlier, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It marked the first drop since August but the SMMT said the fall had been expected as manufacturers adjusted their factories to make a next generation of cars, including electric ones. An early 2024 Easter bank holiday also played a part, with fewer working days this March than the year before, the industry group said. The Nissan Leaf, which is made in Sunderland, is among the vehicles getting a revamp, with production of the current version having stopped last month and production of its successor set to begin again in 2026. Likewise, the Mini plant in Oxford finished production of the Mini Clubman in February and started producing its fifth-generation Minis in March, with production of two all-electric models set to also begin from 2026. Battery electric, plug-in and hybrid cars combined represented more than a third of all UK production in March, the data showed. Overall in the first...