Car production last month was 34% higher than it was in August 2021Despite a fourth consecutive month of growth, outputs still 50% down on 2019Energy costs are now the biggest concern for the sector, with UK manufacturers spending a collective £300m in bills so far this yearMajority are passing on higher costs to consumers through increased prices, which in turn is stoking inflation, SMMT warns
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