British car production rose an annual 44 percent in April

2010 Range Rover SportThe Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders revealed that British car production increased by an annual 44% in April. In the year to date, car production is 64.9% higher when compared to the same period a year ago.

In a statement, SMMT CEO Paul Everitt said that the second quarter of 2010 is off to a “good start” as the April output is up across the car, commercial vehicle and engine sectors when compared to the same period last year. Everitt added that the home market posted an increase during the month, which indicates a growing economy and an improvement in consumer confidence.

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