Car output rose by 27.1% in 2010 to 1.27 million units and was up 10.6% in December.
CV output rose 35.7% in 2010 to 123,019 units and was up 19.4% in the month.
UK engine output rose 16.2% in 2010 to 2.39 million units, but slipped 1.4% in December.
“UK vehicle production is leading the manufacturing recovery with output in 2010 up 27.8%,” said SMMT Chief Executive, Paul Everitt. “UK manufacturers exported more than a million vehicles last year underlining the competitiveness and desirability of the current model line-up. Car production rose 27% over the year and 10.6% in December, while commercial vehicles enjoyed a steeper recovery, rising 35.7% over the year and 19.4% in the month.”
“Engine production in 2010 grew robustly with 2.39 million units manufactured and a strong export performance,” he added. “This performance continues to underline the significant role played by the UK in global production. We expect further growth across automotive manufacturing this year as industry continues to invest in new models and a variety of low carbon technologies.”
Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “The increase in car production figures for 2010 is good news for the sector, for jobs and for economic growth across the UK. With manufacturing growth at a 16-year high, we must do all we can to support this vital industry.
“Next week we are holding a major summit with representatives from the sector for an open and honest discussion about how to boost UK manufacturing. I want to promote the industry and the employment opportunities it offers to encourage more people into apprenticeships to boost their skills and career prospects, and dispel the myth that Britain doesn’t make anything anymore.”
UK automotive production figures: December 2010
21 Jan 2011
“UK vehicle production is leading the manufacturing recovery with output in 2010 up 27.8%,” said SMMT Chief Executive, Paul Everitt. “UK manufacturers exported more than a million vehicles last year underlining the competitiveness and desirability of the current model line-up. Car production rose 27% over the year and 10.6% in December, while commercial vehicles enjoyed a steeper recovery, rising 35.7% over the year and 19.4% in the month.”
“Engine production in 2010 grew robustly with 2.39 million units manufactured and a strong export performance,” he added. “This performance continues to underline the significant role played by the UK in global production. We expect further growth across automotive manufacturing this year as industry continues to invest in new models and a variety of low carbon technologies.”
Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “The increase in car production figures for 2010 is good news for the sector, for jobs and for economic growth across the UK. With manufacturing growth at a 16-year high, we must do all we can to support this vital industry.
“Next week we are holding a major summit with representatives from the sector for an open and honest discussion about how to boost UK manufacturing. I want to promote the industry and the employment opportunities it offers to encourage more people into apprenticeships to boost their skills and career prospects, and dispel the myth that Britain doesn’t make anything anymore.”