Category: Media Center

Bloomberg View: What Your Car Says About Your Politics

Of all the choices we make as consumers, our car purchases are among the most consequential. While cars are typically one of the most expensive purchases we’ll ever make outside of housing, the size of the auto industry gives those purchases an often-unseen political dimension as well.

AL.com: U.S. production of Japanese brand vehicles hits record level in 2013

More than 3.6 million Japanese brand vehicles were produced in the U.S. last year, a record level that represents a 10 percent increase from 2012.

LA Times: Cars made by Japanese automakers in U.S. hit record level last year

Investment by Japanese auto companies in U.S. car manufacturing has hit record levels as auto sales continue their rebound from the Great Recession.

Edmunds: Making It Here: Japanese Car Companies Boost U.S. Presence

Japan’s auto industry boosted its U.S. footprint significantly in 2013, posting double-digit gains in key segments including the number of vehicles they built here and the volume of parts they purchased from U.S.-based suppliers.

The Hill: In United States, Japanese-Branded Autos are More American Than Ever

“All told, production and new vehicle dealers provided $85.1 billion in total employee compensation and $63 billion in disposable income in 2013. These figures illustrate the activities of an industry that continues to evolve and a network of Japanese-branded automakers and related businesses that are providing new jobs, high-quality vehicles, and positively impacting local communities all across the United States.”