Midlands auto industry set to return to 70s heyday

THE Midlands automotive industry could be heading for a renaissance with production over the next decade set to mirror the heyday of car manufacturing in the 1970s.

New figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders suggest the UK could be producing in excess of two million cars within the next five years – 80% of which will be destined for export.

With the strength of the car industry in the West Midlands, the region could be one of the major centres to benefit from the growth.... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...