Why Automakers Build Regionally / Why Aren’t Most Cars Imports?

Globally, most manufacturers build in the general area where the vehicle will be sold.

The question of why most vehicles aren’t imported, since parts and labor are so much cheaper outside of the U.S., is a good one. Globally, most manufacturers build in the general area where the vehicle will be sold. There are several good reasons for that.

Aaron Turpen
An automotive enthusiast for most of his adult life, Aaron has worked in and around the industry in many ways. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP), the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA), and freelances as a writer and journalist around the Web and in print. You can find his portfolio at AaronOnAutos.com.