TY - BOOK AU - Rubenstein,James M. TI - A profile of the automobile and motor vehicle industry: innovation, transformation, globalization T2 - Industry profiles collection SN - 9781606495377 AV - HD9710 .P764 2014 PY - 2014/// CY - New York, New York (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) PB - Business Expert Press KW - Motor vehicle industry KW - Automobile industry and trade KW - auto industry KW - motor vehicles KW - cars KW - trucks KW - carmakers KW - auto alley N1 - Part of: 2013 digital library; 1 (pages 135-137) and index; 1. Introduction to the motor vehicle industry --; 2. Operation of the motor vehicle industry --; 3. Organization of the motor vehicle industry: production --; 4. Organization of the motor vehicle industry: sales --; 5. Outside market forces --; 6. Regulation of the motor vehicle industry --; 7. Challenges and opportunities for the motor vehicle industry --; Notes --; Resources for further study --; Index; 2; b; Also available in printing N2 - The motor vehicle industry is one of the world's largest. More than 1 billion vehicles are in use around the world, and 80 million are produced and sold annually. Motor vehicles--including passenger cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles such as buses and taxis--are the principal means by which people and goods are transported within and between most communities in the world. The motor vehicle industry includes corporations that design, develop, and manufacture cars and trucks. These carmakers, such as Ford and Toyota, are among the world's most-familiar corporate brands. The motor vehicle industry also encompasses lesser-known businesses, including several thousand parts makers, tens of thousands of retailers, and specialized lending agencies. The importance of the motor vehicle industry transcends even its central role in the global economy. The industry was responsible for many of the fundamental innovations of 20th century production, such as corporate organization, manufacturing processes, and labor relations, as well as sales innovations, such as product branding and consumer financing. In the 21st century, the motor vehicle industry has been a leader in adopting new production strategies and expanding into new markets UR - https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ciu.edu?url=https://portal.igpublish.com/iglibrary/search/BEPB0000222.html ER -