Big Three

The Big Three is a term used to refer to the three largest and most significant car makers in the automotive industry.

In General
1. General Motors Corporation

2. Toyota

3. DaimlerChrysler

By Geography

 * Big three American automakers: General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler, (All based in Detroit, MI)
 * Big three Japanese automakers: Toyota, Honda, Nissan
 * Big three German automakers: Mercedes-Benz (DaimlerChrysler), BMW, Volkswagen-Audi

Former Big Three Alumni

 * Ford Motor Company