* Domestic cars: These are manufactured within the country where they're sold. For example, a car built in a Ford factory in Michigan and sold in the US is a domestic car.
* Import cars: These are manufactured in a foreign country and then imported for sale in another. For example, a Toyota Camry built in Japan and sold in the US is an import car.
However, the distinction can become blurred:
* Manufacturing Location vs. Brand Ownership: A car's brand might be considered "domestic" (e.g., a Ford), but parts could be sourced internationally, or even the final assembly might happen in a foreign country. Conversely, an import brand (e.g., Honda) might have significant manufacturing operations *within* the importing country.
* "Domestic" is relative: What constitutes "domestic" depends on the country. A car built in Mexico and sold in the US is generally considered an import, while a car built in the US and sold in Canada might be considered "domestic" in Canada but an import in the US.
Ultimately, the key differentiator remains the *primary location of manufacturing* in relation to the country of sale.
