International

Exports of British-built commercial vehicles (CVs) jumped by more than a third last year, with almost nine in 10 destined for EU countries, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Automotive sector now has greater share of UK exports than ever before at 11.2%
China is the largest single market for British-built cars after the UK
Number of car sales to Asia trebled in five years
UK exported just under 1.2 million cars to more than 100 countries in 2014

The North American International Auto Show in Detroit is synonymous with towering trucks and svelte supercars as America’s big three car manufacturers do all they can to woo domestic buyers. This year, while the likes of Ford’s new GT and Raptor pick-up attracted attention, a number of UK manufacturers also shone at the Detroit Motor Show.