2006-12-13 12:39:33 · 13 answers · asked by fall guy 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
because back in the dfay detroit was a big center for manufaturing of cars. they manufactured cars by the millions. and they used to call cars, motor cars. i live in michigan and i know that the amount of jobs that the manufacturing of cars in detroit was tremendous. merry christmas.p.s. i lived in the furniture manufacturing city of the world.
2006-12-13 12:44:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Motor City is perhaps the city’s most famous nickname. The name is the responsibly of one man, Henry Ford. His perfection of the Automobile production line secured Detroit’s place as the car capital of the world. For decades, Detroit was the home of the “Big Four” Ford, GM, Chrysler, and American Motors. Later, “The Big Three” as American Motors declined and was bought out. Detroit’s famous Rouge plant was and remains one of the single largest factory complexes in the world. The car influence on the city’s population and surrounding communities has been profound. One cannot drive very far in the city without seeing Car repair shops on almost every street. While Detroit’s influence in the automotive industry in the last few decades has waned, it still remains a pivotal center of influence within the industry.
2006-12-13 12:45:08 · answer #2 · answered by JM 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
General Motors
2006-12-13 12:47:00 · answer #3 · answered by AUCT!ON 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
detroit at one time was the headquarters for all the major american vehicle manufacturers. therefore it was called detroit motor city. Some mistake an engine as a motor. An engine is an item powered by fuel..where as a motor is something electric.
However..an engine in a car is referred to an a motor..hence..detroit motor city...
Think of the term "detroit muscle"...the dodge charger..the camaro..the torino...pontiac...they all originated in detroit.
2006-12-13 12:45:17 · answer #4 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The big 3 car companies are in detroit. That's why it is THE MOTOR CITY.
2006-12-13 12:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by Optimist 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Detroit has all the major car companies building automobiles. They have power plants, called engines, which are also called
"MOTORS"! Get the connection????????? Motor City!
2006-12-13 12:44:26 · answer #6 · answered by macman 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
An engine is a motor and a motor is an engine.
Semantics
I guess you don't drive a motor-car huh?
2006-12-13 12:48:32 · answer #7 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Motor or engine, its the same thing.
Why do we say a car vs. automobile?
USA vs. US vs. United States vs. United States of America?
2006-12-13 12:45:11 · answer #8 · answered by boboluv06@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because motoring is driving and driving involves engines, and some people call engines, motors, it all intertwines, EVEN THOUGH MOTORS ARE TECHNICALLY ELECTRIC.
2006-12-13 12:43:10 · answer #9 · answered by rhino_man420 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Detroit was the mecca of the american car industry.
2006-12-13 12:41:42 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋