### Question
How is the "automobile manufacturer" defined?


### Answer
The term **automobile manufacturer** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 1221* as follows -

> any person, partnership, corporation, association, or other form of business enterprise engaged in the manufacturing or assembling of passenger cars, trucks, or station wagons, including any person, partnership, or corporation which acts for and is under the control of such manufacturer or assembler in connection with the distribution of said automotive vehicles.

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1221*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-AUTOMOBILE DEALER SUITS AGAINST MANUFACTURERS**

