Band 8+: The graph below shows the amount of hours spend for production of one vehicle by 4 companies. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph indicates statistical data related to the amount of hours spent on producing one car by four companies between 1999 and 2006.

Overall, it is apparent that the figures demonstrate differences in almost all categories, but the most distinctive feature is that the figure for Audi showed a downward trend over the given years.

Looking into the line graph in detail, in 1999 Audi accounted for about 32 hours, which was the highest level compared to the other categories that year. After a clear reduction, the figure dropped to nearly 23 hours in 2006. Mercedes stood at 25 hours in 1999 and stayed at this level until 2000. After a rise, it reached around 27 hours in 2002 before falling to about 24 hours in the final year.

Moving onto the other categories, Volvo accounted for around 22 hours over the period and showed very little change. As for Nissan, the figure was about 21 hours in 1999 and dropped slightly to 20 hours. After a small fluctuation, it reached nearly 22 hours in 2006.