American Industry Overview: Motor Vehicles and Passenger Car Bodies
This industry classification is comprised of establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing or assembling complete automobiles, trucks, commercial vehicles, and buses, as well as specialty motor vehicles intended for highway use, such as ambulances, armored cars, hearses, fire department vehicles, snow plows, and tow trucks. This classification also includes establishments involved in manufacturing passenger car bodies and all types of vehicle chassis.
Industry Snapshot
The motor vehicle industry represents one of the largest segments of the U.S. economy and forms the core of the nation's industrial strength. More than 251 million...