UK vehicle manufacturers are predicted to produce 2.2 million cars and commercial vehicles by 2016. There has been a strong rebound in output since the credit squeeze of 2009 (Figure 1), with production expected to surpass pre-recession levels by 2014. The automotive sector generates over £50 billion in annual turnover, employing over 145,000 people directly in production and approximately 730,000 in total.
The UK is home to seven volume car manufacturers (Nissan, JLR, BMW/Mini, GM/Vauxhall, Toyota, Ford and Honda), eight commercial vehicle manufacturers, 11 bus and coach producers and many more niche and specialist vehicle manufacturers (Table 1). Eight Formula 1 teams also operate from the UK. The supply chain has more than 2,350 component manufacturers.
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