Car production in the UK rose again in February, official figures released today (March 18th) showed.

Levels of production increased by 62.7 per cent last month, compared with February 2009, when the industry was definitely hit by the economic downturn, data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed.

Rising by 74.2 per cent, commercial vehicle production noted an even sharper increase last month.

Paul Everitt, chief executive of the SMMT, which supports and promotes the interests of the UK automotive industry, said that the fourth month of consecutive growth was "encouraging news" for the new car industry.

He said that it was important for manufacturers and the government to work together to make sure there is investment in new products and technology for future growth to be sustained.

The SMMT has already called on the government to implement new measures to encourage industry and boost consumer confidence to help the automotive industry recover from the recession.

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