On the Road: U.S. Automotive Parts Industry Annual …

The U.S. auto industry is a key component of the nation’s manufacturing base. In a typical year, it accounts for about five percent of GDP and 16 percent of all durable goods shipments. The automotive industry, including the automakers and automotive parts sectors, accounted for about 674,000 U.S. employees in 2010, a slight increase of ................
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