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Car output rose 37.3 per cent for the month and year to date production was up 41.3 per cent.

Commercial vehicle output rose 22.1 per cent in August and 41.4 per cent in the first eight months and engine production was up 15.4 per cent for the month and 27.7 per cent for the year-to-date.

"UK vehicle and engine production continues to lead a strong manufacturing recovery," said SMMT chief executive, Paul Everitt.

"The UK is an important part of the global automotive industry, exporting cars, commercial vehicles and engines to markets around the world.

There are still significant challenges ahead and government must do all it can to encourage continued international investment in UK based R&D, skills, plant and machinery."

DATED: 23.09.10

FEED: MT