A report from the SMMT – Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) – has stated that UK car manufacturing grew 7% in July, with sites across the UK making 128,873 units.
In addition, year-to-date volumes are up 1.9% to 893,263 units; and home market demand is up 37.5% in month to support new plate change in September.
“Car manufacturing is continuing to follow the wider UK trend for more positive economic growth with a 7% rise in July, supporting a 1.9% increase in the year so far,” said Mike Baunton, SMMT interim chief executive. “We are starting to see slight signs of recovery from Europe which will support stronger production levels this year, and UK manufacturers will continue to build and develop innovative, high-quality products that appeal to a global customer base.”
