UK car manufacturing grew 1.1% in the first half of 2013, to 764,390 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This follows a 4.6% uplift in Q2 and a 10.4% rise in June alone.
The SMMT also said that while four out of five cars built in the UK are exported, higher output for the home market, up 24.4%, has boosted volumes.
Mike Baunton, SMMT interim chief executive, commented: "Car output in the UK grew during the first half of 2013, up 1.1%, building on a strong 2012 when manufacturing performed above pre-recession levels.
"Subdued demand in some European countries has held back production levels this year, but it is encouraging to see a significant rise in volumes destined for UK buyers.
"Our industry is building and developing innovative, high-quality products that appeal to a global customer base and, because of this, independent analysts are confident that car output will grow in the long-term despite economic concerns on the continent."
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