Alfa Romeo car parts production may not have been too badly affected by the recession, if recent figures are anything to go by.

The marque claimed September statistics show it has enjoyed one of the most impressive year-to-date increases of any manufacturer.

It saw a 148.5 per cent growth in new car registrations for the month – with almost 2,000 models straight off the production line delivered to customers in the UK.

For the year so far, volumes are up 40.4 per cent on the same period in 2008.

UK sales director Andrew Sproston said: "This is great news for all concerned."

He added: "The hard work and investment we have put into the restructure of this iconic brand is now starting to pay off."

The Alfa MiTo was the company’s most popular model last month.

In August, the manufacturer launched two new Euro 5-compliant engines for its Alfa 159 range.

The marque revealed the units are also due to become options for Alfa Brera and Alfa Spider customers.

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