UK car industry firing on all cylinders

Posted on 21 Aug 2014 by The Manufacturer

Over 130,000 cars were made in the UK last month, a rise of 2.8%, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Last month’s total took the year-to-date figure to 923,884 – a 3.4% increase on the total for the first seven months of last year. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “July saw the new car market extend its record period of growth to a twenty-ninth month, as  consumers took advantage of an array of new products…

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