Figures show automotive success, but experts warn that more work is needed

Posted on 4 Jul 2012 by Chris Flynn

As an SMMT report shows strong economic and environmental performance in UK automotive, experts at the Institute for Manufacturing say the sector can do more.

The annual automotive sustainability report, published today, shows that automotive manufacturing turnover is up more than 12% on last year to £55bn and exports are up 14% at over £30bn, representing a record 81.6% of total output. The amount of manufacturing waste sent to landfill has decreased by nearly 20% and total water usage has…

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