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Car giant Rolls-Royce plans to create 100 new jobs after four consecutive years of record sales.
The new jobs will at the firm's UK site in Goodwood, Sussex, in predominantly manufacturing roles.
The move comes as the company reported that it delivered 3,630 cars to customers in 2013, the highest in the firm's history, with sales growth reported across several regions worldwide.
Business secretary Vince Cable said: "Rolls-Royce's impressive sales record and the new jobs they have created shows the strength of this iconic brand and reflects the rising success of the British car industry.
"Last year, car exports generated over £30 billion for our economy - a rise of around 7%. The government's industrial strategy is giving businesses like Rolls-Royce the confidence to invest, delivering skilled jobs and driving growth."
Unite union assistant general secretary Tony Burke said: "One hundred permanent jobs at Rolls-Royce is great news. It is yet more proof of the strength of the British car industry and the skills and expertise of the workforce.
"Motor manufacturers realise that the UK has the skills and the potential to be a great place to do business."
Chief executive of Rolls-Royce, Torsten Muller-Otvos, added: "We have reported a strong year and have maintained our position at the pinnacle of the super-luxury market. Rolls-Royce is a British manufacturing success story, with a dedicated workforce that is second to none."
The biggest sales increases were reported to be in the Middle East (up 17%) and China (11%), with strong sales also achieved in Germany, Japan and Canada.
Rolls-Royce said that 2013 was also a record year for requests to personalise models, ranging from the inclusion of jewellery boxes and fridges to a family crest.