Figures released by the SMMT show that car output in the UK rose by 27.1% in 2010 to 1.27m units, although the gain is off a depressed 2009 figure and output remains well under pre-crisis levels (1.65m in 2008).
Commercial vehicle output rose 35.7% in 2010 to 123,019 units.
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“UK vehicle production is leading the manufacturing recovery with output in 2010 up 27.8%,” said SMMT Chief Executive, Paul Everitt.
“UK manufacturers exported more than a million vehicles last year underlining the competitiveness and desirability of the current model line-up. Car production rose 27% over the year and 10.6% in December, while commercial vehicles enjoyed a steeper recovery, rising 35.7% over the year and 19.4% in the month.”
“Engine production in 2010 grew robustly with 2.39 million units manufactured and a strong export performance,” said SMMT Chief Executive, Paul Everitt.
“This performance continues to underline the significant role played by the UK in global production. We expect further growth across automotive manufacturing this year as industry continues to invest in new models and a variety of low carbon technologies.”
