Two levels or three, both suit me
Within the space of a few minutes, the robotic assembly line at Honda’s East Liberty, Ohio, plant can transition from building compact Civics to CRV crossovers. The Ford Explorer, a full-size SUV, and the Taurus, a sedan, share the same platform. Gas prices spike, and people start buying smaller, more fuel-efficient cars. Likewise, a rise in housing starts in an improving economy could drive increased demand for pickup trucks. Indeed, flexibility is now a requirement for motor vehicle manufacturers, who must be able to respond quickly to continuously changing consumer needs and tastes.