20th Jul 2012, 13:05
Toyota for example is an import car COMPANY.
Ford for example is a domestic car COMPANY.
Like the other comment above states, it really doesn't matter where the vehicle is made, it could be anywhere around the world. The vehicle is still built by whatever manufacturer it is, import or domestic.
20th Jul 2012, 06:54
It's where the corporate headquarters are located. The largest bulk of the profits from each vehicle go to the parent company to reinvest in their respective country. I think the other poster was quite clear in their explanation as well.