0_Apprentice
My dad works in the Automotive Industry
1_Wizard
That's interesting, China actually produces the most vehicles in the world.
0_Apprentice
Really? How Many do they produce?
1_Wizard
In 2009 they produced 13.79 million automobiles.
0_Apprentice
Wow that is a lot.  In the USA, The auto industry currently contributes 18% to the country’s total excise revenue.
1_Wizard
Speaking of the USA, the 2008 recession negatively affected the USA's economy and automotive sales.
0_Apprentice
It did, but has since bounced back.  The Auto industry currently employs 19.5 million people both directly and indirectly.   