automobile industry
Car production sector
The automobile industry encompasses the design, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles—cars, trucks, and their components.
It includes major automakers, parts suppliers, and dealerships.
The industry has historically been a bellwether of economic health: The automobile industry added 50,000 jobs last quarter.
Also called the automotive industry or, informally, the auto industry.
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