Last year was a strong 12 months for the new car industry in the UK, which recorded its highest sales figures since 2007.

New statistics released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show there were nearly 2.3 million new vehicles registered in the country in 2013 - 10.8 per cent up on the total introduced in the previous year.

What's more, this figure eclipsed the SMMT's own prediction of 2.25 million for the year, making 2013 one of the most positive spells on record.

On average, around 600 additional new cars were registered every day last year than in 2012, underlining just how quickly the sector is growing in Britain. December was the 22nd consecutive month in which a rise in new car registrations was reported.

Mike Hawes, chief executive of the SMMT, said the best year since the recession began is great news and further evidence that the new car market is helping to stimulate the UK's economy.

"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 … We expect new car registrations to remain stable in 2014 as customers return to a more regular replacement cycle," he explained.

All of this means the UK is now firmly established as Europe's second largest car market and further growth of around one per cent is predicted this year.

This could lead to a continued increase in the number of automotive jobs made available in Britain, with several large manufacturers based in the country.

Mr Hawes added that the 10.8 per cent rise in 2013 reflects not only the success of the UK market, but also the attractive financial offers that were made available by many brands.

There is also a strong demand for more technologically advanced new cars, so companies that can provide these are sure to do well.

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