Employment in motor vehicle assembly and supplier industries, 1979-98, in thousands SIC 3711 SIC 3714 SIC 3465 Motor Motor Automotive vehicle vehicle stampings assembly parts 1979 463.0 441.10 117.60 1980 368.1 349.50 95.30 1981 358.7 363.30 81.40 1983 349.1 339.40 86.80 1984 391.6 388.20 100.00 1985 408.5 394.20 106.10 1986 400.0 389.80 103.30 1987 381.4 394.50 98.90 1988 353.3 408.70 103.30 1989 349.9 416.30 106.80 1990 329.0 400.00 100.90 1991 313.2 400.70 94.40 1992 315.1 420.10 98.30 1993 319.7 432.50 101.00 1994 341.3 475.20 107.90 1995 357.4 515.90 116.00 1996 345.9 529.60 117.00 1997 347.8 544.30 114.50 1998 341.8 546.80 114.10 SIC = Standard Industrial Classification