British automotive manufacturing delivered another strong performance in June with volumes up 5.4% over the same month last year, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
143,759 cars were built in the month, with production for export (up 9.0%) outperforming that for the domestic market (down 7.1%) – a reversal of the trend seen in previous months. June’s rise has led the sector to its best half-year output since 2008. June’s rise has led the sector to…
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