November 20, 2008
JAMA’s D.C. Office Publishes Annual Report on Japanese
Automakers’ U.S.-Based Activities
JAMA’s North American office in Washington, D.C. recently published its Japanese Automobile Manufacturers: Driving a New Generation of American Mobility, which profiles the 2007 production, employment, and investment activities of JAMA member manufacturers in the United States as well as some of their efforts in the area of environmental protection, among other features. The publication is being distributed to U.S. Congressional members, relevant government agencies, media representatives and other recipients.
Its content can also be viewed on and downloaded from JAMA’s Web site at www.jama-english.jp. The booklet provides specific data including the following:
- Share of Japanese automakers’ total U.S. sales in 2007 that was American-made……………………………………………….........………. 63%
- Number of Americans employed by U.S.-based Japanese automakers (including distributors) and their dealers in 2007.…….……..424,883
That figure breaks down as follows:- Number of Americans employed in Japanese-brand vehicle production and R&D facilities………...………………............……………65,656
- Number of Americans employed at Japanese-brand vehicle dealers………………………………………………………….......…..........337,468
- Number of Americans employed at Japanese-brand vehicle distributors…………………………….............................................................21,759
- Japanese automakers’ total investment in U.S.-based auto manufacturing operations in 2007………………………………………........US$ 32.6 billion
- Total value (an all-time high) of Japanese automakers’ procurement of U.S.-made parts in fiscal 2007 (ending March 31, 2008)……US$ 49.9 billion
Driving a New Generation of American Mobility also highlights the introduction of next-generation environmentally friendly cars manufactured by JAMA member companies.
