Choose one of the auto manufacturers listed below and after researching the company, answer the questions that follow.
Toyota
Volkswagen
General Motors
Hyundai/Kia
Ford
Fiat/Chrysler
In what country is the company based?
In what countries does the company manufacture motor vehicles, and why might the company have picked those countries for manufacturing operations?
Does the company sell the same models across countries or do they customize models for specific countries? If they customize, why do you think they do so?
Focusing on the US market, explain how the interest rate on auto loans will influence the industry. For instance, what happens to auto sales if the interest rate goes up, and what happens when it goes down?