<article><p class="lead">North American automotive production should come in at 2pc lower than previously expected, mirroring other regions, according to consultancy AutoForecast Solutions.</p><p>Regional production estimates have fallen by 330,000 vehicles to 14.82mn units in 2022 from estimates laid out in its March outlook. </p><p>In western Europe, AutoForecast Solutions cut production estimates by 500,000 vehicles to 11.16mn, while it expects a cut of eastern European production of 810,000 to 6.26mn vehicles.</p><p>It reduced the production outlook for the Asia-Pacific region by 2pc to 46.68mn units.</p><p>Last week original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Magna International <a href="https://www.argusmedia.com/metals-platform/newsandanalysis/article/2327176">cut its 2022 forecasts</a> for European auto production by 11pc to 16.4mn vehicles and North American production by 500,000 units to 14.7mn.</p><p class="bylines">By Rye Druzin</p></article>
