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UK car production rose 12% in March to 142,158 units, bringing 2014-to-date growth to 2.9%.

The figures, from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), are good news for the UK’s volume manufacturers as European demand for cars strengthens.

 

Nearly 80% of cars manufactured in the UK are for global export markets, enhancing UK balance of trade.

Commenting on the figures, Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “The 12% growth in UK car production in March is a significant step forward after a period of product changes at the start to the year.

“After several years in the doldrums, European demand for new cars is now picking up with growth in the last seven months.

“This is a welcome boost for the UK’s volume manufacturers for whom Europe is the key market. As new models are launched and investments realised, the sector remains on course for all-time record levels of output by 2017.”

For the year to date, 404,803 cars have been built in the UK – a 2.9% boost on the same period last year.

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