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Manufacturing
Local sourcing drives UK engine manufacturing growth in October
23 Nov 2017
Manufacturing
UK car production rises in October as exports pass 1.1 million, but domestic demand falls again
23 Nov 2017
Manufacturing
North West automotive businesses unite to support regional strength and diversity at SMMT Regional Forum
22 Nov 2017
Manufacturing
UK engine manufacturing surpasses 2 million in Q3 – the first time since records began
26 Oct 2017
Manufacturing
UK car production reverses in September as domestic decline drives fall
26 Oct 2017
Manufacturing
Japan-UK auto trade as strong as ever as third more British car buyers choose Japanese brands
24 Oct 2017
Manufacturing
UK’s specialist car makers take to fast lane with 60% production boost by 2020 – but only if right conditions prevail
17 Oct 2017
Manufacturing
Export boost drives UK commercial vehicle manufacturing growth in August
28 Sep 2017
Manufacturing