A new report has found that those with automobile technician training may be busy in the future, as more cars have hit the road recently in the U.S.
According to the report by the Great American Group, auto sales in the U.S. jumped 7 percent in October, with Chrysler and Hyundai leading the way.
Mike Marchlik, national sales and marketing director for the Great American Group, told the International Business Times that the increase in car sales across the country is another encouraging sign for the auto industry.
"We've seen this trend all year," Marchlik told the news agency. "Because if you look at the year-over-year comparison, it has to go up at this point. The previous year's numbers are really beat up. The denominator was really low. Part of the reason for recovery is the fact that this past year was really low."
Overall, more than 1 million new cars were sold during October 2011, helping other industries, including the metal stamping market and tire sales, report record revenues as well.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports job opportunities for auto service technicians and mechanics are best for those who have completed formal automotive technician training.
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