The forecasted data indicates a steady increase in the total internal R&D personnel within Canada's motor vehicle, trailer, and semi-trailer manufacturing sector from 2024 to 2028, with personnel reaching 2.48 thousand FTEs in 2028 from 2.39 thousand FTEs in 2024. Excluding repetitions, the consistent growth pattern suggests a year-on-year increase of approximately 0.83%. Comparing with 2023, when the number stood at 2.37 thousand FTEs, there is a noticeable upward trend indicating a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of about 0.91% over this five-year span.

Future trends to watch include:

Increased automation and AI integration potentially impacting R&D personnel strategies.
Emergence of new technologies, like electric vehicles, driving demand for specialized R&D skills.
Regulatory changes focusing on environmental sustainability influencing R&D approaches.