There may never have been a better time for workers to seek out new opportunities within the automotive sector, in particular those related to the design and production of new vehicles.
It is widely known that the UK's car manufacturing market was one of the hardest hit in the aftermath of the recession arriving in 2007 and 2008, with a significant decline in orders and production levels recorded.
But it now seems that this trend has been reversed and the industry is ready to grow and achieve unprecedented levels of success.
Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) earlier this year showed there were 2,264,737 new cars registered in Britain last year, which was 10.8 per cent higher than in 2012.
What's more, the SMMT's own target for 2013 was for 2.25 million new cars to be manufactured in the country, so this figure was smashed in reality, underlining just how strong the sector appears to be right now.
2013 also witnessed the highest number of new registrations in a single year since 2007, with December achieving the 22nd consecutive monthly rise. It is clear that all of the major brands in the market can now feel confident about increasing production levels at their UK bases.
Every single day last year, there were an additional 600 new cars registered with the authorities than there were in 2012, helping Britain to establish its position as the second largest new car market in Europe.
In addition, it was the only one to record growth in 2013, making it arguably the most desirable to work in right now. Looking ahead, the sector is predicted by the SMMT to stabilise this year, achieving a sustainable level of growth of one per cent over the 12 months in question.
Mike Hawes, chief executive of the SMMT, said: "While the European market is only now showing signs of improvement, the UK has consistently outperformed the rest of Europe with 22 consecutive months of growth.
"The 10.8 per cent increase in 2013 reflects the attractive financial offers available as well as increased demand for more technologically advanced new cars. We expect new car registrations to remain stable in 2014 as customers return to a more regular replacement cycle."
It may now be time for people to consider what automotive jobs they should focus on securing in the current period of positivity, as the UK's economic recovery may give hope that the sector is one that will continue to grow for many years to come.
All manner of roles are available to those who wish to work with cars, from designing and planning new models to working on the factory floor as they are manufactured. This is without considering sales and administration roles that are also critical to the running of the industry.
Brands should also be thinking about how they can adapt to the modern market and implement strategies that will serve them well. One trend it is worth noting is that of the rise of smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles, which are now extremely popular as consumers look to drive down costs where possible.
There has also been a shift away from the upper-medium sector since 2008, with models in the mini and supermini segments proving to be among the most popular of all.
Every single type of car recorded a rise in sales in 2013, with the private sector recorded the largest gain. A competitive market has inspired confidence in both consumers and businesses and activity in the motor production sector is now set to continue.
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