Working out where a vehicle is 'from' these days is near impossible. Various components will almost certainly be sourced from around the world and the vehicle assembled in another country. Other than small producers, for example Morgan in the UK, I suspect you would be hard pressed to find anything manufactured totally in one country.
Rolls Royce haven't made cars for over 20 years -- aeronautics only. The car brand was sold to BMW at some point in the 1990s I think, although not sure where they are manufactured. edit - not just aeronautics / broader defence and probably other sectors too - broad industrial -
Yes, but the profits go back to Japan and if economic circumstances or trading rules change those jobs are easily exported and the factory closed. I'd rather support European companies and jobs, especially now that it's so hard to get UK goods here.
Where do the profits from any large company go! Their all using complex accounting methods to offset against tax and then move the profit offshore or have a Luxembourg, Cayman or Irish head office. I agree with your sentiment, but sadly in todays world its not as clear cut as to where the profits end up anymore.
Good luck with the Seat I hope its reliable for you.
'The power of accurate observation .... is commonly called cynicism by those that have not got it.
A work mate owns a Seat Ibiza thats just hit 300,000 miles (I kid you not!) He commutes from North Cumbria to South Lancs for work - Lord knows why. It's truly knackered but he's determined to get it to 500,000...long way to go!
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What makes a car "British"?
edit - not just aeronautics / broader defence and probably other sectors too - broad industrial -
Where do the profits from any large company go! Their all using complex accounting methods to offset against tax and then move the profit offshore or have a Luxembourg, Cayman or Irish head office.
I agree with your sentiment, but sadly in todays world its not as clear cut as to where the profits end up anymore.
Good luck with the Seat I hope its reliable for you.
'The power of accurate observation .... is commonly called cynicism by those that have not got it.
George Bernard Shaw'