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UK CV manufacturing up 17.6% in August

Growing expand demand led to a double-digit rise in UK CV manufacturing output in August.

Vauxhall van production line in Luton
UK CV manufacturing was up 17.6% in August.

Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that 3,744 CVs were built last month. Exports grew 61.7% thanks to increased EU demand, offsetting a decline in domestic output, which fell for the 15th consecutive month, by 13.0%.

Year to date, overall production remains down, with output falling 9.4% to 54,025 units as growing demand from overseas customers – up 8.2% in the first eight months – failed to counteract a 28.4% downturn in the domestic market.

Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “August CV production volumes are typically some of the smallest in the year and so, given the fluctuating nature of fleet buying cycles, caution is advised when making month by month comparisons. However, today’s figures highlight just how dependent the industry is on EU custom, and with UK demand continuing to fall, certainty on interim and future trading arrangements post Brexit is needed quickly in order to restore buyer confidence.”For more of the latest industry news, click here.

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Written by Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.

Natalie edits all the Fleet World websites and newsletters, and loves to hear about any latest industry news.

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