Automotive industry - Definition and Overview

Automakers are companies that produce automobiles. Most of them are based in Japan, the United States, or Germany.

They are often influential political groups, hence they often affect environmental issues.

Such companies include:

• Toyota
• Honda
• Nissan
• Ford Motor Company
• General Motors
• DaimlerChrysler
• Volkswagen Group

See List of automobile manufacturers for more.

See also

• Manufacturing