The government has announced a series of support measures designed to help bolster the car industry and accelerate the production of greener vehicles.
Unsecured Car Loans customers have seen a number of manufacturers being forced to cut jobs and reduce output as a result of the global financial crisis.
The lack of Car Credit available to buyers has been a contributory factor in falling industry sales, but business secretary Peter Mandelson announced this week that a total of more than £2 billion could be made available to help boost manufacturers.
Making the announcement, Mr Mandelson said: "The steps we are taking today will help companies speed their way to becoming greener, more innovative and more productive."
He added that it was important that this support was made available for Britain's car industry, which should be "a vibrant part" of the country's future economy.
The move has since been welcomed by the Finance and Leasing Association, which said it was "encouraged" by the decision to increase lending to the automotive industry.
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