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The automotive industry is a major employer in [[Metzetta]] and accounts for nearly 10% of the country's export market. The majority of the activity in the sector is centred in the city of [[Jamsu]]. Metzettan cars, buses, trucks and motorcycles are exported to many countries across the world. | The automotive industry is a major employer in [[Metzetta]] and accounts for nearly 10% of the country's export market. The majority of the activity in the sector is centred in the city of [[Jamsu]]. Metzettan cars, buses, trucks and motorcycles are exported to many countries across the world. | ||
== The Big Four == | == The Big Four == | ||
There are four major automobile manufacturers in Metzetta, sometimes nicknamed "The Big Four." They are; | There are four major automobile manufacturers in Metzetta, sometimes nicknamed "The Big Four." They are; | ||
* '''[[Hyansae Motors]]''', the oldest of the Metzettan car manufacturers. Hyansae manufacture both cars and motorcycles and export to more countries than any other Metzettan brand. While their headquarters are located in [[Inyang]], their factories are mostly centred in and around Jamsu. Hyansae cars are popular in [[Daxia]]. | |||
* '''[[Hyansae Motors]]''', the oldest of the Metzettan car manufacturers. Hyansae manufacture both cars and motorcycles and export to more countries than any other Metzettan brand. While their headquarters are located in [[Inyang]], their factories are mostly centred in and around Jamsu. | |||
* '''[[Miu Motors]]''', a brand usually known for its affordable models. Miu also provide most of the buses used around Metzetta. Both their offices and factories are located in [[Ankae]], within close reach of the port for easy exporting. | * '''[[Miu Motors]]''', a brand usually known for its affordable models. Miu also provide most of the buses used around Metzetta. Both their offices and factories are located in [[Ankae]], within close reach of the port for easy exporting. | ||
* '''[[Jadocha Motors]]''', who manufacture cars, buses and trucks, with a contract to provide the Metzettan military with specialised vehicles. Exports around [[Alshar]] but rarely further. Jadocha's head offices are found in [[Uchyeo]] but their main production line is in Jamsu. | * '''[[Jadocha Motors]]''', who manufacture cars, buses and trucks, with a contract to provide the Metzettan military with specialised vehicles. Exports around [[Alshar]] but rarely further. Jadocha's head offices are found in [[Uchyeo]] but their main production line is in Jamsu. | ||
* '''[[Sung-Gohan Automobiles]]''', known internationally as '''Imperial Automobiles'''. They are an automotive conglomerate who manufacture vehicles under several marques, often sharing parts and platforms across their brands to save costs. Sung-Gohan purchased [[Saraçen Motors]] in 2020 to become their newest marque. Their headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Jamsu. | * '''[[Sung-Gohan Automobiles]]''', known internationally as '''Imperial Automobiles'''. They are an automotive conglomerate who manufacture vehicles under several marques, often sharing parts and platforms across their brands to save costs. Sung-Gohan purchased [[Saraçen Motors]] in 2020 to become their newest marque. Their headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Jamsu. | ||
== Other Manufacturers == | == Other Manufacturers == | ||
=== Daekang Motor Vehicles === | === Daekang Motor Vehicles === | ||
A defunct brand, Daekang was named after the historical [[Daekang|country of the same name]] and went out of business in 2002. They were based in Ankae, with most of their assets bought by Miu Motors after their dissolution. | A defunct brand, Daekang was named after the historical [[Daekang|country of the same name]] and went out of business in 2002. They were based in Ankae, with most of their assets bought by Miu Motors after their dissolution. | ||
=== Kwaeyong Automotive === | === Kwaeyong Automotive === | ||
=== MSH === | === MSH === | ||
MSH is a performance-oriented brand who do not engage in any exporting themselves; therefore international buyers would have to arrange their own shipping, making their products a rare sight outside of Metzetta. | MSH is a performance-oriented brand who do not engage in any exporting themselves; therefore international buyers would have to arrange their own shipping, making their products a rare sight outside of Metzetta. | ||
== Imports == | == Imports == | ||
Foreign motor vehicles imported to Metzetta must pass through the Metzettan Automobile Importers & Distributers (MAID) agency. Currently the following brands are imported into Metzetta: | Foreign motor vehicles imported to Metzetta must pass through the Metzettan Automobile Importers & Distributers (MAID) agency. Currently the following brands are imported into Metzetta: | ||
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Between 1974 and 1988, Metzetta imported around 50,000 [[Standard People's Compact Vehicle|SPCVs]] from [[Daxia]], however only 8000 or so are still operational today due to the model's poor reliability and inadequate rustproofing. | |||
[[Category:Metzetta]] | [[Category:Metzetta]] |