UK car production hits new record
Investments in UK car manufacturing plants are behind their most prolific February production output for six years, according to the latest monthly figures.
The Society for Motor Manufacturers (SMMT) reported the best UK car production total for a February since 2002.
And on a rolling annual basis, exports hit an impressive record volume of 1.228 million units.
SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt said: “A series of recent investments at a number of major car and engine plants, demonstrates the competitiveness of the UK automotive industry.”
The figures also showed a continuation of an encouraging trend for commercial vehicle production in the UK – with 18 per cent year-on-year growth. “The 12 month rolling total reached 220,081 units and the full year total is expected to be the best for a decade, said Everitt.
