Car manufacturing rose by 10.7% in August and
is up by 4.4% over the first eight months of 2011, statistics from
the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reveal. The total
number of cars manufactured over the period stands at just over
847,000.
Commercial vehicle output is also up by 9.3%
in August, though it remains down, by 4%, over the January-August
period, totalling almost 77,000.
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In addition, UK engine production rose by
14.4% in August and is up 4.8% over the first eight months of the
year – to more than 1,645,000.
SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt said: “A manufacturing-led
recovery is taking shape with August’s automotive output up and a
recent wave of private investment securing long-term growth for the
UK sector.
“We are on target to exceed 2010 production
volumes this year, with more growth to come in 2012. Government
must continue to encourage and incentivise private sector
investment in R&D, skills and capital equipment to maintain
momentum and deliver lasting opportunities for the UK supply
base.”
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