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The automotive industry includes motor vehicle manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, parts suppliers, and mechanics that design, research, develop, manufacture, sell and maintain motor vehicles and parts. Motor vehicles are passenger moving cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, and other recreational motorised vehicles sold to households, businesses, and governments (Yeoh, Y.H. IBISworld. Jun, 2020).
Motorcycle dealers primarily retail new and used motorcycles but also sell all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motor scooters. Firms that sell motorcycle parts and accessories and provide vehicle servicing are excluded from the industry (Yeo, Y,H. IBISworld, Jun 2019).
Industry operators usually wholesale new and used motor vehicles to motor vehicle dealers and fleet users/operators. (Yeoh, Y.H. IBISworld. May 2019).
Industry operators primarily repair motor vehicle engines and parts, and perform regular motor vehicle maintenance and servicing. Smash repairs and electrical repairs are considered separate industries and are not included in this industry summary (Reeves, M. IBISworld, Mar 2019).
The motor vehicle dealers industry includes dealerships principally engaged in selling new or used motor vehicles. Their services may include aftersales and financial services and their customers include consumers, companies and government entities (Yeoh, Y.H. IBISworld, Jun 2019).