UK commercial vehicle production strong despite fall in domestic market

SMMT: Overseas shipments of trucks and vans 3.6% up in the first half

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing fell -2.9% in the first six months of the year as 56,956 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches left factory gates, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Despite the year-on-year decline, wrapped up by a -2% drop in output in June as temporary supply chain constraints impacted production, the SMMT overall levels remain high given last year’s bumper first half and fulfilment of post-COVID...