The Automobile Industry in America: History, Economics and Culture (HIS-412) assesses students’ knowledge of the history of the automobile industry in the United States, from its invention through current times, including innovations and developments in engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and styling. Classic cars such as the Corvette and Mustang are examined and compared so students can understand why those cars became classics and the nature of their cultural impact. The fortunes and struggles of automakers throughout the years are compared and contrasted so that students can discern common successes and mistakes. Various struggles, such as oil shocks, war, environmental demands, recession, and the pandemic are examined to understand their effect on the auto industry. Students become familiar with the effects of culture on the auto industry and the struggles of American automakers to compete with various imported vehicles.