Classifies the vehicle manufacturer into a predefined group based on brand origin, market segment, or corporate affiliation.
Available Values:
- Antique Manufacturers – Legacy or historic vehicle brands.
- Chrysler Group – Chrysler-affiliated manufacturers.
- Ford Group – Ford-affiliated manufacturers.
- General Motors Group – GM-affiliated manufacturers.
- High-end Import – Typically luxury or premium foreign brands.
- Low-end Import – Typically economy or mass-market foreign brands.
- Other/Unknown – Manufacturer group not identified.
See also:
- Vehicles - Data Guide