Passenger car output in the UK slumped 7.5% last month to 118,866 units while export production was off 9.8% to 92,941. Output for local sale rose 1.9% to 25,925, however.
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Year to date, overall output was up 10.6% to 693,123, with exports rising 11.9% to 534,615 and home market units up 6.2% to 158,508.
Commercial vehicles were up 10% for the year to date at 99,980 units with 62,209 (+12.7%) headed for export and 37,771 (+6%) for UK dealerships.
Last month, production for the UK fell 10.3% to 5,754 but this was offset by a 13.4% rise to 11,948 exports, taking the total to 17,702, up 4.4% overall.
May saw a slow down in UK car production, reflecting a cautious approach to demand across western Europe. Year-to-date volumes remain positive,” said SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt. “The outlook for UK automotive manufacturing remains optimistic with strong demand in many emerging markets.
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By GlobalData“Commercial vehicle output continued its upward trend in May, with the main growth in exports.”
