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 Automaker - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Automakers, automobile manufacturers or car manufacturers are companies that design and manufacture automobiles.
While automakers are headquartered in a smaller number of countries, manufacturing facilities exist in a large number of countries.
As a result, manufacturers assemble pickups intended for the American market in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico, as these countries are parties to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Automobile_manufacturer   (234 words)

  
 Automobile Industry - MSN Encarta
The automobile industry is one of the most important industries in the world, affecting not only the economy but also the cultures of the world.
The automobile has also brought related problems, such as air pollution, the emission of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming, congested traffic, and highway fatalities.
The three major automobile manufacturers in the United States—General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and DaimlerChrysler AG—provide much of the industry's total direct employment in the United States, but increasingly foreign automakers, such as Toyota Motor Corporation and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. —are building automobile assembly plants in the United States.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761563934/Automobile_Industry.html   (904 words)

  
 Promoting the Automobile Industry. Japan's Auto Industry. About JAMA
In 1950, while automobile manufacturers were striving to rebuild the Japanese motor vehicle industry, considerable attention was paid to the opinion expressed by Mr.
Ichimada's view, it was "meaningless for Japan to develop its automobile industry with the present international division of labor" ; in other words, it would be impossible for Japanese automobile manufacturers to hold their own against the great European and American manufacturers.
Automobile manufacturers received orders not only for automobiles but also for engines, spare parts, military vehicle repairs, fuel tanks for aircraft, and so on.
www.jama.org /about/industry5.htm   (1207 words)

  
 Comments: Association of International Automobile Manufacturers
Manufacturers repurchase vehicles from consumers for a variety of reasons and in a number of ways.
Moreover, manufacturers should not be subject to liability if they provide notice to the next purchaser (or brand the title) if some other actor -- independent of and unknown to the manufacturer -- removes the disclosure or the brand.
Manufacturers have also found it administratively difficult to obtain branded titles in some states, thereby increasing significantly the costs of disclosure with no corresponding benefit to consumers.
www.ftc.gov /bcp/lemon/aiam.htm   (2792 words)

  
 Automobile Dealers
Automobile dealers are the bridge between automobile manufacturers and the U.S. consumer.
Wage and salary jobs in automobile dealers are projected to increase 12 percent over the 2004-14 period, compared with projected growth of 14 percent for all industries combined.
In 2004, relatively few workers in automobile dealers, 4 percent, were union members or were covered by union contracts, compared with 14 percent of workers in all industries.
www.bls.gov /oco/cg/print/cgs025.htm   (3307 words)

  
 CSE: Green Rating Project - Automobile sector    
Maximum of the companies in top ten are passenger car manufacturers while most of the two and three wheeler manufacturers have shown a poor performance trailing behind in the ratings.
A total number of 29 automobile manufacturers were selected for the project of which 26 companies participated voluntarily (90 per cent participation).
On an average, in total automobile segments it was found that about 67 per cent of time there was direct relation between the environmental rating and profit of company.
www.cseindia.org /programme/industry/automobile_sector.htm   (2850 words)

  
 Automobile Story
Other manufacturers quickly bowed to the demand after the Selden patent was upheld in a court challenge.
The manufacturers did not have to pay royalties on autos produced before the time of the agreement and they were allowed to deduct the cost of the court challenge from future royalties.
Henry Ford applied to the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers for a license to manufacture automobiles.
artofinvention.tripod.com /Automobile-SeldenStory.htm   (1141 words)

  
 Automobile Associations India, Automobile Industry Association India, Auto Manufacturers in India
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is the apex national association representing the Auto Industry...
The Western India Automobile Association (WIAA) was founded on October 15th 1919 and today is the largest and the oldest motoring body with over forty-eight thousand members and a network of 7 branches in 4 states of Western India.
This is the first Indian Association formed by the dealer community in January 1964 and signified the urge of India's automobile dealer community to have their own identity and a national organization of their own.
auto.indiamart.com /auto-industry/associations.html   (184 words)

  
 Horatio's Drive . The Car . Automobile Chronology | PBS
While the automobile emerged and evolved, the world at large underwent major events, from technological advances to world wars to space exploration.
The U.S. surpasses France as the world’s number one automobile manufacturer.
Automobile manufacturers announce plans to release hybrid SUVs, mid-size sedans and luxury cars.
www.pbs.org /horatio/car/autochrono.html   (447 words)

  
 The Engine of Change - European Automobile Manufacturers Association may start new automobile racing events Auto Racing ...
Manufacturers annually invest hundreds of millions of dollars in the sport and are anxious to protect those interests.
F1 is governed by the Concorde Agreement, and the current agreement--which has been signed by owners, manufacturers, and all of the sport's major players--is in effect until 2007.
It was when the manufacturers realized they missed their chance that they instead announced their desire to create a rival series.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FCH/is_5_29/ai_75753328   (869 words)

  
 The Industry Handbook - Automobiles
Similar to the invention of the airplane, the emergence of automobiles has had a profound effect on our everyday lives.
The auto manufacturing industry is considered to be highly capital and labor intensive.
As a result, suppliers are extremely susceptible to the demands and requirements of the automobile manufacturer, and hold very little power.
www.investopedia.com /features/industryhandbook/automobile.asp   (1554 words)

  
 Complaint : U.S. v. National Automobile Dealers Association
It believed that when manufacturers offered rebates to consumers, franchised dealers were forced to offer their own rebates to consumers who purchased cars immediately before and after the rebate period.
In addition to calling on all automobile manufacturers to increase their suggested gross profit margins, the NADA Reduced Margins Task Force Report included recommendations for manufacturers and dealers with respect to automobile brokers.
Automobile brokers generally buy new vehicles from franchised dealers at discounted prices and resell the vehicles directly to the public in competition with franchised dealers.
www.usdoj.gov /atr/cases/f211000/211078.htm   (1967 words)

  
 DEQ - Automobile Recycling
Automobiles are an important part of our lives.
When automobiles have outlived their usefulness, the majority (over 94%) are taken to scrap yards for reclamation of useable parts.
Michigan automobile manufacturers recognize this and for many years have been involved in pollution prevention efforts.
www.michigan.gov /deq/1,1607,7-135-3585_4130-12580--,00.html   (576 words)

  
 Automobile Zippos
The automobile revolutionized transportation in the 20th Century and became on of the most important "must have" consumer goods.
Not only did automobile manufacturers advertise on Zippo lighters, but automotive related organizations, dealers, and manufacturers of accessories and parts used Zippos too.
The Big Three and other automobile manufacturers used Zippos extensively to promote their brands.
www.zippogallery.com /Automobile.htm   (226 words)

  
 Weird & Wonderful Patents - Selden Patent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Under threat of suit, almost all of the manufacturers took out licenses from Selden, or from the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers (ALAM), to whom he sold the patent.
Finally, only one year before it was to expire, the appeals court declared the Selden patent to be invalid, except as to cars powered by the Brayton-type external-compression two-stroke engine described in the patent, which Selden's own expert testified at trial was not actually used by anyone making cars at that time.
It was reported that at one point during the trial, an automobile race was being organized outside the windows of the courthouse.
www.bpmlegal.com /wselden.html   (1500 words)

  
 automobile manufacturers history - Books, journals, articles @ The Questia Online Library
...that this is the case for automobile manufacturers in Europe, and we expect...that coded histories of automobile manufacturers worldwide, using reports...histories of populations of automobile manufacturers in major countries of...
Automobile lease and rental industry--Laws, regulations and rules, Automobiles--Contracts, Automobiles--Laws, regulations and rules, Car leasing--Laws, regulations and rules, New York.
The gasoline-burning automobile, then, is apt to be around for some...sweetness and light at the dawn of the automobile age.
www.questia.com /search/automobile-manufacturers-history   (1605 words)

  
 Import Export offers for Automobiles, Auto Spare Parts and Accessories, Automobile Components and Auto Electrical Spares
Manufacturers and exporters of automobile parts, automotive components including engine parts, fuel injection parts, brakes, su...
Manufacturers and exporters of garage & service station equipment such as paint booths, paint guns, shock driver sets, bearing...
Manufacturers and suppliers of auto electrical parts that includes automotive cables, clutch cables, control cables, accelerato...
trade.indiamart.com /offer/automobiles-spares   (623 words)

  
 Automobile Industry, market research, business trends, companies, statistics, business analysis
Car and parts manufacturers are merging, component design and manufacture are now frequently outsourced instead of being created in-house, brands are changing and the giant automobile companies are expanding deeper into providing financial services to car buyers.
Globalization is in evidence throughout the automobile industry.
Meanwhile, automobile manufacturers are using the latest in e-commerce methods to manage their supply chains and replenish their inventories.
www.plunkettresearch.com /automobile/automobile_almanac.htm   (627 words)

  
 Global automobile manufacturers target regional consumers at Dubai Motor Show | Dubai Motor Show
Global automobile manufacturers including those from Japan and South Korea will be targeting consumers from the region at the 8th Middle East International Motor Show 2005 to strengthen their market share in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, according to organisers Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
Manufacturers from the US supplied 15,106 units during this period, according to Auto Strategies data.
The region is key to most of the worldwide manufacturers and Dubai is a logical choice for their market expansion plans.
www.ameinfo.com /73653.html   (942 words)

  
 Automobile Manufacturer, Exporter, Supplier, Directory, China and Taiwan, Automobile, Factory, Product, Catalog
Automobile Manufacturers, Exporters and Suppliers Directory - with a factory located in China and Taiwan.
Here is a "Automobile" page bringing you to our hand-picked Automobile manufacturers, exporters and suppliers from above mentioned regions.
If you are a Automobile manufacturer, supplier, exporter, factory, vendor or trading company/agent, and want to list in this supplier directory, please
www.china-suppliers.org /product_html/inx-28.html   (136 words)

  
 Automobile Manufacturers Index by IndexOfTheWeb.com
The extreme aerodynamics allows the maximum efficiency, while the mechanics is characterized by the scheme of new independent fourwheel suspensions (push-road typed) with torsion bars and adjustable vibration dampers, fibreglass and composite body in order to obtain a light but resistant frame.
Maserati - Maserati's heritage is proudly reflected by its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the legendary Viale Ciro Menotti factory, and by the latest incarnation of its high-performance sports cars, the 3200 GT.
We invite you to explore our redesigned website to find out about Saab automobiles and discover which one is best suited for you, build a virtual Saab to your specifications, and learn about attractive financing offers that can help put you in the Saab of your choice.
www.indexoftheweb.com /Automobile/Manufacturers.htm   (2103 words)

  
 Automobiledir: Automobile Directory
Jeffrey Shen is appointed president of Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd., effective January 1, 2007.
Ohio-based State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co. announced today that, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, it has agreed to acquire the Beacon Insurance Group, headquartered in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Manufacturer of many types of high precision processed hardware parts, tools and accessories.
www.automobiledir.com   (361 words)

  
 Perseus - Automobile Manufacturers
Following is an example of how one large automobile manufacturer benefited from implementing multiple phases of a web feedback system from Perseus.
The decision to use SurveySolutions/EFM by the large automobile manufacturer was reinforced when the company realized they needed to ensure that data collected remained protected.
By controlling the distribution of data, this automobile manufacturer maintains compliance with privacy laws and data security policies.
www.perseus.com /survey/news/studies/automotive_study.html   (614 words)

  
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The auto industry's embrace of software is fueling changes in how manufacturers operate.
Nippon Sheet Glass Co.has first automobile door glass that blocks infrared rays - This newly developed door glass uses a resin mixed with a certain oxidized metal.
The resin, which absorbs infrared rays, is coated onto the surface of the glass in the form of a film that is just 1 micron thick so that visibility is not impaired.
www.lycos.com /info/autos--automobile-manufacturers.html   (390 words)

  
 Automobile Manufacturers, Sofa Manufacturers, Tire Manufacturers, Furnace Manufacturers, Carpet Manufacturers
automobile manufacturers Extension cords snaked under her shoulders and their new discount.
automobile manufacturers With a swamp less dependent he had given three weeks.
automobile manufacturers He takes a few years had all the bottom of.
bahasi.info /swd03/manufacturers.html   (1026 words)

  
 Automobile Manufacturers On B2BManufactures.com From China & Taiwan Automobile Manufacturers & Suppliers, Exporters
All qualify products of Automobile made in China & Taiwan, Connecting reliable Chinese & Taiwanese manufacturers, suppliers, exporters,OEM ODM factories & contract manufacturing companies with global buyers.
Here is a "Automobile Manufacturers" page bringing you to our hand-picked automobile manufacturers and products from aforementioned region.
If you are a automobile manufacturer, supplier, vendor, factory, trading company, or exporter, and want to list in this directory, please click here.
www.manufacturers.com.tw /vehicles/automobile-manufacturers.htm   (146 words)

  
 The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
No other industry is linked to so much U.S. manufacturing or generates more retail business and employment.
Formed in 1999, the Alliance serves as a leading advocacy group for the automobile industry on a range of public policy issues.
Open to all new car and light truck manufacturers, this industry association is especially committed to improving the environment and motor vehicle safety.
www.autoalliance.org /about   (211 words)

  
 Welcome to our automobile-portal.com
We offer more than 10.000 tested links which have been manually checked and equipped with information in foreign languages and country flags for your orientation.
Yet another promising 30.000 automobile links are waiting to be added.
However, the two market leading manufacturers of the internet Browser place the respectively current versions of her software next to the free download ready:
www.automobile-portal.com /Pages_en/index_en.htm   (162 words)

  
 Urban Legends Reference Pages: Rumors of War (Automotive Contributions)
We have made no effort to validate the veracity of the information offered on manufacturers' web sites; we are simply providing links to their statements.
In every case where we were unable to find relevant information on a manufacturer's web site, we contacted the company through their web site and invited them to respond to this message.
Toyota: Toyota was the one automobile company that took the initiative of contacting us, even though we had not given any indication we would be writing about this topic.
www.snopes.com /rumors/cars.htm   (1252 words)

  
 Automobile Manufacturers
The following is a list of links to the web sites for automobile manufacturers.
The majority of these sites are corporate web sites that were set up by the manufacturer and are usually very extensive.
In a few cases where there is no corporate site we have added a link to the most popular site dealing with that make.
www.familycar.com /manufacturers.htm   (126 words)

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