Month: July 2015

AL.com: Japanese automakers, including Alabama plants, increase U.S. output, purchases

Japanese automakers’ U.S. operations reached record highs last year, as production and exports climbed, along with other benchmarks….74 percent of Japanese-brand vehicles sold in the U.S. are built in North America, up from 71 percent in 2013.

Japanese-Brand Automakers Increase U.S. Economic Contributions to New Record Highs

“On the verge of a historic trade deal, Japanese automakers are strengthening their commitment to the United States…JAMA members also have record-high U.S. production, exports from U.S. plants, and American-made parts purchases, which demonstrates Japanese automakers’ dedication to investing in America.”

Bloomberg: U.S. Automakers Leery as Pacific Trade Deal Emerges

“Given the Japanese automakers’ commitment here, I don’t see much change in the US market if a TPP is reached,” Mr Bookbinder said.

AL.com: Japanese Auto Investment Climbs in the U.S., Including Alabama

“These figures demonstrate the ongoing commitment of Japanese automakers to the U.S. auto market and they signal a new day in Japanese brand auto manufacturing in America,” Ron Bookbinder, General Director of JAMA USA.