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Source:
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Cars
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Commercial Vehicles
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Total vehicles
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SMMT Ltd
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Jul-09
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YTD 2009
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Jul-09
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YTD 2009
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Jul-09
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YTD 2009
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Total
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107,635
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518,375
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8,440
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51,614
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116,075
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569,989
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-17.9%
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-45.8%
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-59.8%
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-63.8%
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-23.7%
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-48.1%
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Export
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79,779
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406,795
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5,947
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38,528
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85,726
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445,323
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-19.0%
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-44.6%
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-49.7%
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-55.9%
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-22.3%
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-45.8%
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% of total
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74.1%
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78.5%
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70.5%
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74.6%
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73.9%
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78.1%
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Home
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27,856
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111,580
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2,493
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13,086
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30,349
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124,666
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-14.4%
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-49.6%
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-72.8%
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-76.3%
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-27.3%
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-54.9%
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% of total
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25.9%
|
21.5%
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29.5%
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25.4%
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26.1%
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21.9%
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- Pace of decline in car output slowed considerably in July with the scrappage scheme starting to have an effect on volumes
- Commercial vehicle output continues to decline sharply, with 59.8% fall in July
Car Production
“The slowdown in the rate of decline of UK car production reflects the impact of the scrappage incentive schemes in place across Europe,” said Paul Everitt, SMMT chief executive. “The UK motor industry is starting to stabilise but remains fragile. Industry needs government to deliver support through the Automotive Assistance Programme and encourage banks to provide access to much needed finance and credit.”
Commercial vehicle production
“The commercial vehicle market is suffering from depressed demand across Europe. This continues to affect the level of CV production,” said Paul Everitt, SMMT chief executive. “Furthermore, high stock levels mean that vehicle production may not recover as fast as the market.”
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