UK car exports soar to record high

Weak pound and EU sales help British factories sell over 1.25 million cars abroad in 11 months

Britain's car industry reported record exports in the first 11 months of the year as a combination of the low pound and open access to Europe's single market boosted sales.

UK car exports jumped to 1.25m, the highest ever, after factories put on more shifts and increased overtime to meet the demand for British-made vehicles.