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UK car production rose 27.1% in 2010, says SMMT | UK car production rose 27.1% in 2010, says SMMT |
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UK car production rose sharply in 2010, with carmakers manufacturing 1.27 million cars, a rise of 27.1% on the previous year, figures show. | UK car production rose sharply in 2010, with carmakers manufacturing 1.27 million cars, a rise of 27.1% on the previous year, figures show. |
In the month of December, car production was up 10.6% from a year ago to 94,325, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). | In the month of December, car production was up 10.6% from a year ago to 94,325, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). |
Commercial vehicle production was up 35.7% at 123,019 units. | Commercial vehicle production was up 35.7% at 123,019 units. |
The annual figures confirm a recovery in the UK car industry after sales were hit hard during the recession. | The annual figures confirm a recovery in the UK car industry after sales were hit hard during the recession. |
However, production levels are still a long way from returning to pre-downturn levels. | |
Total production, which includes both car and commercial vehicles, was 1.39 million in 2010, compared with 1.75 million in 2007 and 1.65 million in 2008. | |
Record year | |
"UK manufacturers exported more than a million vehicles last year, underlining the competitiveness and desirability of the current model line up," said SMMT's chief executive Paul Everitt. | "UK manufacturers exported more than a million vehicles last year, underlining the competitiveness and desirability of the current model line up," said SMMT's chief executive Paul Everitt. |
Engine production also increased sharply, with "strong export performance", Mr Everitt said. | |
"This performance continues to underline the significant role played by the UK in global production." | |
The biggest car manufacturers in the UK include Japanese firms Honda and Nissan, BMW-owned Mini, and Jaguar Land Rover, which is part of India's Tata Motors. | The biggest car manufacturers in the UK include Japanese firms Honda and Nissan, BMW-owned Mini, and Jaguar Land Rover, which is part of India's Tata Motors. |
Nissan said 2010 was a record year for production at its Sunderland plant, with 423,262 vehicles made. | |
Ford also makes its best-selling Transit van in Southampton. | |
The UK also has a number of small independent sports car manufacturers, such as Morgan, Bristol and Ariel. | The UK also has a number of small independent sports car manufacturers, such as Morgan, Bristol and Ariel. |
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