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Best first quarter for CV production since 2008 despite March drop

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British CV production records best Q1 since 2008, rising by 27.4% in first three months, while manufacturing for the UK declines -13.1%. in the first quarter of 2024, the best Q1 performance since 2008, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). to 32,626 units.

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UK commercial vehicle production boasts best February since 2008

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while manufacturing for the UK declines marginally, by -4.0%. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production almost doubled in February, with 12,927 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving factory lines, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Export volumes soar by 188.0%

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Commercial vehicle output records best May since 2008

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in best May performance since 2008. above pre-pandemic 2019, but action is needed to ensure the UK is a globally competitive manufacturing location for the net zero transition. UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 36.9% UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 36.9% Year-to-date output is some 47.6%

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A better normal, from diversity to decarbonisation

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That continued in first three months of the year with the best quarter one performance since 2008, and a fifth above pre-pandemic levels. As the market stabilises and backlogs finally clear up, it’s within industry’s grasp to set a new normal that’s more successful, greener and more diverse than ever before.

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UK CV production grows 16.0% in best first half since 2011

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Best June since 2008 up, 23.0%, and rounds off third consecutive month of growth. UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 16.0% 11,748 units were produced in June, up 23.0%, and it also marks the best first half year for UK van production since 2011, as supply chain constraints continue to ease. to 58,675 units.

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Flying the flag for UK-made products

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One of SMMT’s key missions is to promote highlight British manufacturing at home and abroad, one made much easier given the number of commercial vehicles made in the UK continues to grow significantly, almost doubling in February compared with last year as 12,927 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches left factory lines. The uplift was 98.4%

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UK half year auto production figures point towards recovery

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The latest car and van production figures out this week show an auto industry finally getting back on track after the tough Covid years, helping meet pent-up consumer demand as manufacturers were increasingly able to manage global supply chain challenges – notably the shortage of semiconductors. Car production grew 11.7%