Motor industry analysed
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• A mass of statistics and information are contained in the 361 pages and 112 tables which comprise the SMMT annual publication "The Motor Industry of Great Britain", now published in its 1969 form. SMMT members receive one copy free on request, while extra copies, and copies to non-members, cost £5 post free from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Forbes House, Halkin Street, London, SW1.
As usual, the book contains not only worldwide vehicle production and export statistics for 1968 but classified registrations, international Customs duties, UK taxation rates, and a guide to organizations connected with the motor industry.
The figures show that 409,186 commercial vehicles were produced in Britain in 1968, among them 13,693 tractive units; p.s.v. numbered 18,537.
The swing to heavy vehicles is exemplified by the fact that 75.254 trucks of over 10 tons g.v.w. were produced in 1968 compared with 49,980 in 1963.