Ebbs and Flows in Car Production Flashcards
What is the most global manufacturing industry?
The motor vehicle industry
What has happened since 1994?
The US giants Ford and General Motors have relocated much of their component assembly to maquiladora plants in Mexico
Why has component assembly moved to Mexico?
Cheaper production costs and non-tariff barriers as a result of NAFTA
How has the US car industry been revitalised at the same time?
Investment in a new plant and technology by foreign vehicle manufacturers such as Toyota
Why did the UK lose most of its domestic car industry?
As a result of deindustrialisation
When did the UK lose most of its domestic car industry?
From the 1980s onwards
Why is the UK now one of the most productive car manufacturers in Europe?
Investment from the Japanese companies Toyota, Honda and Nissan
Where are the UK’s can factories?
Swindon (Honda)
Sunderland (Nissan)
Derby (Toyota)
What have these UK plants done for the Japanese companies?
Given them access to the EU market which is very lucrative
When did Tata buy Jaguar Land Rover from Ford?
2008
