In August, there was 10.7 per cent increase in the production of cars in the UK, as poor domestic demand was made up by growing exports.
86,250 cars were made in the UK last month, with more than 67,000 going for export as revealed by figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The number of cars heading for sale on the home market was down 9.2 per cent year-on-year.
Compared to August 2010, there was 9.3 per cent growth in the commercial vehicle output, while UK engine production was up 14.4 per cent.
"A manufacturing-led recovery is taking shape with August's automotive output up more than 10 per cent and a recent wave of private investment securing long-term growth for the UK sector," said SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt .
Mr. Everitt said there was more growth to come in 2012. Car output is now up over the first eight months of 2011, but commercial vehicle production remains down 4 per cent.