Car Production Flashcards
2015 UK Car Manufacturing Industry
Earnt £71 billion
Employs over 800,000 people including 169,000 directly involved in manufacturing
Is UK automotive manufacturing increasing or decreasing?
It is accelerating because of billions of pounds of investment.
How much is Toyota investing in its UK plant?
£240 million
How much is the UK government investing into automotive manufacturing?
£21.3 million to maintain competitiveness in the automotive industry.
How has car usage changed in America?
Increased from 4 in 1895 to over 280 million in 2021
How many cars did Ford build between 1909 and 1927
over 15 million
How many cars does Germany produce per year
Nearly 6 million
How many employees does Volkswagen have worldwide?
Over 500,000
What caused manufacturing to take off?
The start of mass production and consumption created by the Ford Motor Company; it became known as “Fordism”.
It allowed for lower production costs which meant cars became more affordable
Why was the Ford Model T innovative?
It was mass produced which lowered its unit price, making it affordable for the average consumer.
How has automotive manufacturing changed?
Decentralisation and offshoring of manufacturing to developing countries to reduce manufacturing costs.
