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British car manufacturing output grew 21% in January

SMMT: Electrified vehicle production continues to grow

Mark Moran
29 February 2024

 

UK car production got off to a fast start in January, according to the figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Volumes rose 21.0% to 82,997 units, marking the best January performance since 2021 and the fifth straight month of growth as global demand for British-built brands continued to grow and legacy supply chain challenges, notably semiconductor shortages, abated.

The bulk of production was for export (75.8%), with overseas shipments up 11.6% to...

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