UK Manufacturing

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American politics has taken on a new significance in the UK as president Bush and president elect Obama’s debate on a possible support package for the big three US automakers – Ford, General Motors and Chrysler – is likely to have a major impact on UK production. Both Ford and GM have manufacturing plants in the UK producing cars, vans and engines.

As the impact of falling car sales continues to spread, SMMT is repeating its call for immediate government action to boost consumer confidence and kick start the market.

Good news from Ford

Production figures for September have been released

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SMMT today publishes UK vehicle production data for August 2008

Industry response to government document “New Challenges, New Opportunties”.

SMMT today, 22 August 2008, publishes UK vehicle production figures for July

SMMT today, 24 July 2008, publishes UK vehicle production figures for June