Exports drive UK car manufacturing growth in November – SMMT

CAR manufacturers continued to perform well in November on the back of strong export demand.

Official figures from car industry body SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) have revealed that British car manufacturing increased by 9.3% in November with 150,084 cars built.

Strong overseas demand continued to boost output with production for export up 10.8% in the month.

Year-to-date output is up 3.8% up on 2014 with 1,472,835 cars produced.

Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “November’s manufacturing gains are encouraging, and put the car industry in a strong position with one month left in the year.

“Particularly pleasing is the recent pick-up in export production, which is proof that despite challenges in some global markets, the UK continues to build cars that appeal to consumers across the world.”