auto industry
Detroit's main business
The auto industry encompasses all businesses involved in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling motor vehicles—primarily cars and trucks.
It includes major automakers, parts suppliers, dealerships, and related services.
The industry has historically been a bellwether of economic health in industrialized nations, with centers in Detroit, Japan, and Germany.
The auto industry is transitioning toward electric vehicles.
Also called the automotive industry or car industry.
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