UK car production output surged 31.6% in October, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
With a general election coming up, the leaders of five of most successful manufacturing sectors, called the Manufacturing Five (M5), are calling on all political parties to unite around a long-term vision for UK manufacturing.
UK automotive manufacturers have shrunk the carbon footprint of production to its lowest level on record, reducing emissions per vehicle made last year by 2.8%.
The UK automotive sector has urged all political parties to adopt five pledges and supercharge its competitiveness as part of a dedicated industrial strategy – with a £106bn prize up for grabs from now until the end of the next parliament.
UK car production rose 13.1% in February, up to 69,707 units, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
UK car production returned to growth in October, rising 7.4% to 69,524 units, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).