Car production in the UK accelerated ahead last year, making a big recovery after a slump in 2009.

The motor industry in the UK made a pre-election plea today to the next government to keep supporting the UK’s car business after the General Election following the struggle to maintain production during the recession.

Sales of new cars in Britain increased by more than 11% last month, providing fresh evidence of the motor industry’s recovery from recession, new figures showed today.

The number of new cars produced last month in the UK crashed 59%, official figures showed today.