Automobile Industry
HIGH
PERFORMANCE
LEADERSHIP
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
One of the greatest creations of man, the "Automotive Car" or popularly known as "Car" is a result of man's consistent efforts and perseverance. Over the years, the automobile industry has evolved as one of the main revenue generators, provider of employment and has progressed immensely.
Automobile can be basically defined as a self-propelled vehicle used primarily on public roads but adaptable to other surfaces. The concept of automobiles was developed form a horse carriage. Automobiles changed the world during the 20th century. From the growth of suburbs to the development of roads and highway systems, these so-called horseless carriages has forever altered the modern landscape. Automobiles have brought about greater mobility and also have opened up a new source of job creation. We live in the Age of Automobiles, and they will no doubt continue to shape our culture, economy and thus keep on enriching our lifestyles in the future.
Size, style, number of doors, and intended use can classify automobiles. The typical automobile, also called a car, motorcar, passenger car, has four wheels and can carry up to six people, including the driver. Larger vehicles designed to carry more passengers are called vans or buses. Those used for carrying cargo are called pickups or trucks depending upon their size and design. Minivans are van-style vehicles built on a passenger car platform that usually carry upto eight passengers.
The cars are basically classified by their body structure and utility as follows. A normal or basic passenger car having four doors is called a Sedan, which depicts its shape. A hatchback is a sedan but with a compact boot. Sport-utility vehicles, also known as SUV’s, are more rugged than passenger cars and are designed for driving in mud or snow. A coupe is usually a two-door sedan with a sloping roofline. A convertible is a sedan,
PERFORMANCE
LEADERSHIP
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
One of the greatest creations of man, the "Automotive Car" or popularly known as "Car" is a result of man's consistent efforts and perseverance. Over the years, the automobile industry has evolved as one of the main revenue generators, provider of employment and has progressed immensely.
Automobile can be basically defined as a self-propelled vehicle used primarily on public roads but adaptable to other surfaces. The concept of automobiles was developed form a horse carriage. Automobiles changed the world during the 20th century. From the growth of suburbs to the development of roads and highway systems, these so-called horseless carriages has forever altered the modern landscape. Automobiles have brought about greater mobility and also have opened up a new source of job creation. We live in the Age of Automobiles, and they will no doubt continue to shape our culture, economy and thus keep on enriching our lifestyles in the future.
Size, style, number of doors, and intended use can classify automobiles. The typical automobile, also called a car, motorcar, passenger car, has four wheels and can carry up to six people, including the driver. Larger vehicles designed to carry more passengers are called vans or buses. Those used for carrying cargo are called pickups or trucks depending upon their size and design. Minivans are van-style vehicles built on a passenger car platform that usually carry upto eight passengers.
The cars are basically classified by their body structure and utility as follows. A normal or basic passenger car having four doors is called a Sedan, which depicts its shape. A hatchback is a sedan but with a compact boot. Sport-utility vehicles, also known as SUV’s, are more rugged than passenger cars and are designed for driving in mud or snow. A coupe is usually a two-door sedan with a sloping roofline. A convertible is a sedan,