Britain's largest car manufacturer, Jaguar Land Rover , owned by India's biggest carmaker, Tata Motors, has reported record-breaking global sales for 2013, the company has said.
Together the British brands sold 425,006 vehicles in 2013 – up 19% on 2012 – setting new sales records in 38 international markets.
In the UK, Jaguar sales were up 15% while Land Rover sales rose 13%.
Around the world, Land Rover represents the largest share of company sales with 348,383 sold in 2013, an increase of 15%.
But demand for the luxury Jaguar has surged over the last 12 months, almost doubling its international sales to 76,668.
Dr Ralf Speth, chief executive of Jaguar Land Rover, said: "2013 has proven to be a very positive year for Jaguar Land Rover thanks to continuing strong demand for vehicles across the range."
The glowing sales report comes just days after the car giant launched the first phase of a recruitment drive to take on staff at its new engine manufacturing centre.
Around 600 jobs will be created over the next four years at the firm's site near Wolverhampton in the West Midlands.
More than £500m is being invested in the centre, where low-emission engines will be built.
It also has design and manufacturing plants in Merseyside and Warwickshire and its head office is in Coventry.
The company said it supported more than 190,000 UK jobs through the supply chain, dealer network and "wider economy".
Source: theguardian
