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Where is automobile manufacturing concentrated in Germany?
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In Germany, automobile manufacturing is a cornerstone of the national economy and is geographically concentrated across several key regions. Production facilities are primarily located in:
Following German reunification, major manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Opel, and Daimler AG expanded their operations by establishing assembly or parts production facilities in the eastern part of the country, replacing the production of older, environmentally outdated models. These regions support a robust industry that includes other prominent manufacturers like Audi, BMW, and Ford.1