Car production ‘back on track’ after another increase in vehicles built in the UK

Car production is ‘back on track’ after another increase in vehicles built in the UK, according to a new report.

The Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT) said production rose 14.8 per cent in November compared with the same month last year. A total of 91,923 cars were built, up 11,832 – the best performance for the month since 2020.

Production for overseas markets was up 15 per cent, driven mainly by the EU, China and Turkey, with Europe accounting for 61 per cent of shipments. The volume of battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles rose 20 per cent to 35,169 – 38.3 per cent of output.

SMMT chief Mike Hawes said: ‘Production is firmly back on track following tough Covid years and supply chain challenges.

‘With significant investment committed to UK automotive manufacturing, and production volumes increasing, there is renewed confidence in the sector.’