UK car manufacturing in January 2014 dipped 0.3% year on year to 128,620 units.
Of the total, 103,381, or just over 80%, were exported. Around 50% of exports are for the EU.
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Analysts expect growth over the full year as newly introduced models move to full-scale production.
The SMMT said there were signs of European market recovery significant for overseas trade.
“UK car manufacturing made a solid start to 2014, matching the strength of January last year,” said SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes.
“We expect domestic car output to accelerate throughout 2014 as new model introductions reach full volume. Looking further ahead, we anticipate further growth as investments by some of the world’s biggest automotive brands become reality, creating more jobs and huge opportunities for UK-based suppliers.”
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