China's automobile industry maintained its rapid pace of growth in April, with robust figures indicating strong production and sales. According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, the country produced approximately 2.4 million units last month, marking a notable increase of over 12 percent compared to the same period last year. Similarly, vehicle sales soared to around 2.3 million units, reflecting a substantial rise of over 9 percent year-on-year.