Economic Contribution of the Automotive Industry to the U.S. Economy – An Update

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The motor vehicle is the second most important possession of the great majority of Americans after housing. In no other society does the motor vehicle play such a large role in the lives of citizens and the economy in general. Our study describes the economic contributions of the motor vehicle to the U.S. economy, to a multitude of U.S. industries in the retail, manufacturing and service sectors, and to individual Americans.

This study was prepared by the Center for Automotive Research for the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.