AIADA Asks, 'Did You Know These Vehicles Are Made In The U.S.A.- By Good Old American Labor

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) released the 2002 edition of the poster series entitled "Did You Know These Vehicle Are Made In The U.S.A.?" demonstrating the continued globalization of the automobile industry. More than 30 international nameplate vehicles are now manufactured in the U.S., and overseas automakers have invested billions in American manufacturing operations, expanding their facilities and building new and innovative vehicles.

    International nameplate vehicles built in the U.S. include:

    * Acura CL - Marysville, OH              * Acura TL - Marysville, OH
    * BMW X5 - Spartanburg, SC               * BMW Z3 - Spartanburg SC
    * Honda Accord - Marysville, OH          * Honda Civic - East Liberty, OH
    * Honda Odyssey - Lincoln, AL            * Isuzu Ascender - Morraine, OH
    * Isuzu Axiom - Lafayette, IN            * Isuzu Rodeo - Lafayette, IN
    * Isuzu Rodeo Sport - Lafayette, IN      * Mazda 626 - Flat Rock, MI
    * Mazda Truck - Edison, NJ               * Mazda Tribute - Kansas City, MO
    * Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Vance, AL      * Mitsubishi Eclipse - Normal, IL
    * Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder - Normal, IL * Mitsubishi Galant - Normal, IL
    * Nissan Altima - Smyrna, TN             * Nissan Frontier - Smyrna, TN
    * Nissan Quest - Avon Lake, OH           * Nissan Xterra - Smyrna, TN
    * Subaru Baja - Lafayette, IN            * Subaru Legacy - Lafayette, IN
    * Subaru Outback - Lafayette, IN         * Toyota Avalon - Georgetown, KY
    * Toyota Camry - Georgetown, KY          * Toyota Corolla - Fremont, CA
    * Toyota Sequoia - Princeton, IN         * Toyota Sienna - Georgetown, KY
    * Toyota Tacoma - Fremont, CA            * Toyota Tundra - Princeton, IN

Every international nameplate manufacturer has offices and investments across the U.S., and the 10,000 dealerships that sell and service their brands provide nearly 420,000 American jobs. "In today's global economy, the word 'import' is often inaccurate when referring to the products of foreign-based auto manufacturers," says AIADA President Walter Huizenga.

The posters are distributed to association members and to Capitol Hill, Executive Branch officials and members of the media nationwide to educate the public about the globalization of the auto industry and the benefits of free trade.

About AIADA

AIADA is the lobbying and communications force in Washington, D.C. for the 10,000 American automobile dealerships that sell and service international nameplate brands Acura, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Daewoo, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Saab, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. These retailers have a positive economic impact both nationally and in the local communities they serve, providing for more than 420,000 American jobs.

The competitive market fueled by the international automobile has produced safer, more fuel-efficient vehicles with greater quality, value and a multitude of features that benefit the American consumer. As a result, U.S. consumers enjoy the freedom to choose from among a wide array of vehicles to meet their transportation needs. Visit AIADA online at http://www.aiada.org .