Car production in the UK in October was some 6.7% lower than the same month of last year at 106,400 units.
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While the year-on-year decline in output is now slowing, that is in part a reflection of the comparison with the sharply lower output levels of the fourth quarter last year.
The car production figure for the first ten months stood at 801,169 units, 38.1% lower than the same period of 2008.
“The rate of decline in UK car production continued to fall in October, against a weak 2008. The scrappage scheme and early signs of recovery in global markets offer some encouragement to UK vehicle producers, but 2010 is expected to be another difficult year for the industry,” said Paul Everitt, SMMT chief executive.
“SMMT has asked the chancellor to use the pre-budget report to help sustain and strengthen recovery. Building business and consumer confidence will be key factors during the first half of 2010.”
UK commercial vehicle production continues to decline at an alarming rate.
In October, CV production reached 7,935 units – some 39.5% below last year. Cumulative CV production this year stands at 74,222 units – a whopping 60% under last year’s pace.
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