article thumbnail

The Ford Ranger we want, but will never get in Australia

CarExpert

It was back in 1932 when an Australian farmer wrote to Ford requesting a dual-purpose vehicle that could take her and her husband to church on Sunday and transport her pigs on a Monday. Ford in particular has invested heavily into the local economy with well over 6000 employees in Thailand, spread across two factories.

article thumbnail

Countries That Rely on U.S. Car Sales: Japan, Germany and More

Car Examer

Book inspection Massive car-carrier ships transport vehicles from ports in Asia and Europe to the United States, underscoring the scale of Americas imported car market. Still, American buyers deliver huge revenues for German automakers especially for luxury SUVs and premium models that are often built in Europe and shipped to the U.S.