UK car sales on the up in September

ERJ staff report (DS)

London, UK -- “September saw a 7.4 percent increase in UK vehicle manufacturing, confirming a positive trend we expect to continue into 2012,” said Paul Everitt, Chief Executive of the UK-based The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). “Major new investment by vehicle manufacturers is opening up opportunities for UK-based suppliers, helping to drive the economic recovery and private sector investment.”

Car manufacturing rose by 7.5 percent in September and is up 4.8 percent over the first nine months of 2011. CV output rose by 6.2 percent in September, but was down 2.7 percent over the January-September period.

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Press release from SMMT