Figures released recently have shown that vehicle production in the UK increased significantly in 2010. The stats, released by the Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT) show car production rose just over 27% compared to the previous year, whilst the number of commercial vehicles produced also increased by over 35%.
Despite this, total production was less than previous years. In 2010 total production of cars and commercial vehicles stood at 1.39 million, well down on 2007s figure of 1.75 million and 2006s 1.65 million.
Manufacturer’s data helped support these figures. Car manufacturer Nissan reported a record level of production last year, with its Sunderland plant producing 423,262 vehicles.
SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt said “UK vehicle production is leading the manufacturing recovery, with output in 2010 up 27.8%. UK manufacturers exported more than a million vehicles, underlining the competitiveness and desirability of the current model line-ups.” Everitt went on to add “This performance underlines the significant role played by the UK in global production”
The increases in production continued right to the end of the year. In December a 10.6% rise in car production saw over 94,000 units produced, and the number of commercial vehicles produced soared to over 8,500, a rise of 19.4%.
Despite the good figures, engine production dropped 1.4% in the final month of the year.
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