American Car Makers Leading the Country out of the Recession by Adding Jobs and Building the World's Best Cars

WASHINGTON--American automakers – Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company – outperformed import automakers in J.D. Power’s 2010 Initial Quality Survey. GM, Ford and Chrysler’s consistent focus on building the highest quality product is paying off. Over the last 10 years, the companies’ initial quality has improved over 50%. “Our companies’ quality performance has consistently improved throughout the last decade and this is one more piece of evidence that shows we make the world’s best cars,�?? American Automotive Policy Council President Stephen Collins said.

“With auto production and jobs now ramping up, Chrysler, Ford and GM are a leading force in pulling the country out of the recession”

Equally encouraging, the auto industry created over 29,000 jobs so far this year. Last month alone, the industry added nearly one-quarter of total private sector jobs created in the United States. “With auto production and jobs now ramping up, Chrysler, Ford and GM are a leading force in pulling the country out of the recession,�?? AAPC President Collins said.

The American Automotive Policy Council, Inc. (AAPC) is a Washington, D.C. association that represents the common public policy interests of its member companies Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company.