Despite the loss of MG Rover, UK car production rose 0.3% to 149,662 in November, the best result for the month since 2000, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more


Year to date production was off 2.4% to 1,500,414. Production for the UK market fell 10.5% to 393,784 while exports rose 0.9% to 1,106,630.


“Growth in export volumes should push the year end total to a record 1.19 million units. Almost eight in every 10 cars made in November went for export and year end market share for export should hit 74.1%,” the SMMT said.


“Export volumes continue to boost car production in the UK’, said SMMT chief executive Christopher Macgowan.


“Overall car output in 2005 should hit 1.6 million units, a little down on 2004 but still a strong performance.”

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Year to date commercial vehicle production was down 0.6% to 193,195 units.


Home market production fell 3.7% to 73,223 while exports rose 1.3% to 119,972.