UK production of commercial vehicles rose by nearly 9% in the second quarter of 2007, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Christopher Macgowan, SMMT chief executive, says: "Production in the second quarter was up 8.6% versus 3.6% in quarter one. Light commercial vehicles from Ford, Vauxhall, LDV and IBC are driving growth in the sector, as all saw production rise
in June."
June's figures were the best of the year so far, with a 12% rise in production to nearly 20,000 vehicles in the month. Of these, 59.7% were for export. A spokeswoman for the SMMT says some of the influences on the growth include the revival of LDV, increased production at Ford Southampton and the new Astra van.
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