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bmw

BMW Manufacturing in the U.S.


Monday, March 10, 2014

Source: BMW Although many luxury car brands limit their production in the United States, BMW has still made substantial contributions to Americans on a state-level. According to bmwgroup.com, After 78 years, BMW begin producing cars in the U.S. and they opened a production plant in 1994 near Spartanburg, South Carolina. This facility is still the only ...

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model T

Ford’s Model T: An American Revolution


Monday, March 3, 2014

Wikimedia Although there were cars in America before the release of Henry Ford’s Model T in 1908, some of them having been manufactured by Ford himself, the Model T has had the most influence over the modern automotive industry. Not only did it popularize a vital industry to the American economy, it also benefited the U.S. ...

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The Top Green Cars Made in America

The Top American Made Green Cars


Monday, February 24, 2014

When shopping for a new vehicle, many buyers consider the information about a car's emissions and gas mileage to be a significant factor. Buying a "green" car doesn't mean you have look further than the U.S., these made in America cars top the list for being eco-friendly and dependable: 2013 Nissan Leaf: This battery-powered vehicle is ...

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Volkswagen in America

Volkswagen in America


Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Like many automobile brands that are currently manufactured in the United States, Volkswagen was first established in early 20th century Europe. Formed in Germany in 1937, VW was meant to be the first line of German cars that was affordable and practical for the masses. However, with the onset of World War II, Volkswagen ceased all ...

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Toyota Operations in America


Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Since its origin in Japan, Toyota has expanded to one of their homes away from home, the United States. In 1984 Toyota began their production in the U.S., joining with General Motors to create the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc, or NUMMI. From humble beginnings in an old General Motors facility, Toyota began manufacturing their ...

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Honda in America

Honda in America


Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Source: Honda in America Since its early beginnings in the early to mid 1900's producing motorcycles and internal combustion engines, Honda has now evolved into one of the largest automobile manufactures in the world. Wanting to create their products in closer proximity to the customers who purchased them, Honda decided to invest in production and ...

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