UK car production rose by 62% in February compared to the same month last year, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

This is the fourth month in succession that car output has seen a year-on-year rise. The weakness of the pound helping exporters has been cited as a contributing factor to this increase.

This continued rise in car production is even more positive given that the government's car scrappage scheme - which boosted sales - ended at the end of February.

"The fourth month of consecutive growth in new car production is encouraging news for industry. Manufacturers and government need to work together to ensure that there is continued investment in new products and technology to sustain future growth," said SMMT chief executive, Paul Everitt.