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SMMT: UK engine production shows a spark

Engine manufacturing output returns to growth, up 6.7% in December. Output falls 6.2% over the year, following retooling at a number of facilities. Outlook bright thanks to major investments into UK engine manufacturing. “Last year was one of underlying positivity for UK engine manufacturing with full year output down on 2013, due to retooling for … Continued

  • Engine manufacturing output returns to growth, up 6.7% in December.
  • Output falls 6.2% over the year, following retooling at a number of facilities.
  • Outlook bright thanks to major investments into UK engine manufacturing.

“Last year was one of underlying positivity for UK engine manufacturing with full year output down on 2013, due to retooling for new products at a number of plants,” said Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive. “Investment exceeding £1 billion over the last few years from manufacturers, including BMW, Ford and Jaguar Land Rover, is expected to add £2.5 billion to the sector’s turnover in the coming years. This is beginning to manifest itself in monthly output growth.”

UK engine manufacturing

Engine output – rolling year total

Engine output – rolling year total


Engine output – petrol vs. diesel

Engine output – petrol vs. diesel

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