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Table of Contents:

  • Meaning of Automobile
  • What is the automobile industry
  • Evolution of the automobile industry in the world
  • Evolution of the automobile industry in India
  • Locations factor of automobile industries
  • Distribution of automobile industries in India or Automobile Industrial region In India
  • Types of Automobile Industries
  • Present status of the Automobile Industry in India


Meaning of Automobile?

The automobile is made up of two-word auto(self)+ Mobile( movable). Automobile refers to self movable vehicles without the help of man or animal force. The automobile vehicle is used for transportation of goods and passenger by various means Road, track, water, or airway.

What is the automobile industry?

The Automobile Industry uses the finished product of the metallurgical industry as raw materials and produces automobile vehicles.


Evolution of the automobile industry in the world:

Wheel invention:

  • Started after the invention of the wheel in the late Neolithic age. Later structures and materials used in the wheel evolved over time.

Wheel Cart:

  • Vehicle of two-wheeled pulled by Animal.
  • For example, Chariot in Mahabharata.

Evolution of true automobile:

In 1672, the first model was developed in the form of a toy. An external combustion steam engine is used to provide momentum.


In 1806, the first car developed power by the internal combustion engine, and fuel gas was used as fuel.


In 1885, the first modern gasoline or petrol fuel engine was developed in Europe. Karl Benz, a German engineer, the first practical model car called the motor wagon.

Benz began to sell vehicles in 1888.

Roger in France also sold the vehicle.


In 1902, large-scale production and manufacturing of affordable automobiles were started by Ransom olds.

In world war 1 and 2, more focused on defense vehicles such as tanks, and jeeps.


Evolution of India Automobile Industry:

Car imports started in 1920 for royal families.

In 1942, Hindustan motor was the initial car manufacturer founded by B M Birla. The famous car Ambassador stopped producing in 2014.

In 1980, the automobile industry was opened protection.

In 1983, the government of India started Maruti Udyog with the collaboration of Suzuki of Japan. Maruti 800 huge success.

By 1990 after liberalization, various multinational companies started manufacturing in India. Market emerged, demand for vehicles increased leading to the healthy growth of industries.


Locations factor of automobile industries:

  • Potential Market
  • Proximity to raw materials:   steel, tire tube, window glass, plastic, rubber, paint, etc
  • Government Policy 
  • Cheap Labor availability


Distribution of Auto Mobile industries in India:

The automobile industry is developed in three clusters.

  • In South India; around Chennai
  • In West India; Ahmedabad to Pune
  • In North India; Haryana, Delhi-NCR

In South India; around Chennai

  • Chennai region is the biggest automobile industry hub as:
  • It comprises of 40 % revenue share
  • 60 % of the export from here
  • Major companies Ford, Hyundai, Renault, Nissan, MBW operates
  • Chennai is also referred " Detroit of India"


Type of Automobile vehicles:

  • Two Wheeler and three Wheeler
  • Passenger vehicles like cars, jeeps
  • Commercial vehicles like buses, trucks, dumber, tractors, bulldozers, Harvest, or.
  • Special applicant vehicles like Railway, lifter


Two Wheeler vehicle comprises 80 % of the total automobile vehicle.


Present status of the Automobile Industry in India:

  • India export 12% of its manufactured car to various countries including Europe and the USA.
  • The automobile industry in India is one of the largest industries in the world
  • India is the second-largest manufacturer of two-wheeled vehicles.

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