CAR production rose by 10,067 units in May and commercial vehicle output increased by 20.9% to 16,884 units.

Christopher Macgowan, chief executive of the Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders, said: 'While it is encouraging to note a boost in the number of cars made for UK buyers, export markets remain the mainstay of production growth.'

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