Car production in the U.S. is one of the most profitable industries. U.S. automobile giants such as General Motors, Ford, Dodge, Corvette, Caroll Shelby have been the leaders in their industry for many years. American industry of the late 19th - early 20th century has developed rapidly.

American car sales first appeared on the European market after World War I. European industry, including car-industry was in crisis. Europe developed, and new vehicles were needed. The American auto industry has taken a leading position in the European market.

The important economic partner of the United States was Switzerland. As you know, Switzerland didn?t participate in World War I, its infrastructure and industry were virtually unharmed. Switzerland developed confectionery industry, agriculture, etc. However, the car industry was not a priority, they imported mainly German, French and Italian cars in Switzerland. But the industry of these countries was in decline. The car import in Switzerland began in the early 20's of the 20th century. This was the new model of Ford, Dodge, etc. The high quality and relatively low price have become important factors in the development of economic partnership of the USA and Switzerland.

The real sensation was the model Ford A in 1927. New car possessed a six-cylinder engine with a timing valve type €S€ Engine volume 3285 sm reached capacity of 29 kW (40 hp) at a rotational speed of 2200 r/min. The car was reliable, and relatively cheap (at the exchange rate in 1930 was near 5000 dollars).

In subsequent years, the import of American cars in Switzerland increased. American car sales reached their peak in the 90's. At present, the share of American cars in the Swiss market is 40%, which is very high. In comparison with Germany, American cars are only 13% of the total number of cars in the country.

Import of American cars in Switzerland is still at a very high level. The most popular model is Ford Escape, which is based on the platform Ford C1. The luggage compartment is 971 liters in five-seat configuration and 1928 liters when the second row seats folded. New Ford Escape combined cycle was on average two liters more economical than its predecessor. Also quite popular is the model Dodge Ram 1500. The model of 2013 year differs from its predecessor in a grille, new front and rear bumpers, as well as the LED strips in the headlights of head light. In the modernized interior there appeared Uconnect multimedia system with a new 3.5-inch display.