UK engine production was down 13.6% in September according to data released by the SMMT.
The SMMT said the decline was explained by a number of facilities undergoing re-tooling efforts for new products.
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Output has also fallen 5.0% over the year-to-date, but percentage exported has increased.
The SMMT said that significant investment is being made into low-emissions engine manufacturing in the UK, “ensuring a positive outlook for the sector”.
Last week, Ford announced further investment at its Dagenham engine manufacturing facility.
| UK engine manufacturing | Sept 13 | Sept 14 | % Change | YTD-13 | YTD-14 | % Change |
| Total | 244,409 | 211,185 | -13.60% | 1,918,295 | 1,821,941 | -5.00% |
| Home | 94,726 | 87,774 | -7.30% | 776,733 | 664,908 | -14.40% |
| Export | 149,683 | 123,411 | -17.60% | 1,141,562 | 1,157,033 | 1.40% |
| % export | 61.20% | 58.40% | 59.50% | 63.50% | ||
| Source: SMMT |
