UK car manufacturing increases in Q1

Date: 20/4/2012

New figures show car manufacturing is on the up in the UK.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed output rose by 0.3 per cent in March compared with the previous month.

Furthermore, the sector was up 12.3 per cent over the first quarter of 2012 compared with Q1 2011.

However, the outlook was not as good for the commercial vehicle industry, as output declined by 21.3 per cent in March and 9.6 per cent during the first three months of the year.

Chief Executive of the SMMT Paul Everitt said the current economic climate in Europe is cause for concern.

However, the prospects for the British motor industry are "extremely good with new investment, commitment and jobs being created by global automotive companies," he added.

The organisation has just launched a new scheme called Foyer Federation in a bid to encourage people to consider a career in the automotive sector.

Ford, Toyota and Unipart are already involved in the initiative.

Posted by Mary Treen