autoalan
Autoalan is a term used in Finnish to designate the automotive industry. In grammatical form, autoalan is the genitive or attributive form of autoala, which combines auto- (car) with ala (field/industry). In broader contexts, the term describes the sector that produces, distributes, maintains, and innovates motor vehicles and related services.
It covers vehicle manufacturing and assembly, automotive suppliers, dealerships, repair and maintenance networks, parts and accessories,
Economically, the autoalan contributes to employment, export earnings, and regional development. It is a driver of
Education and professional organizations support the sector. Vocational schools and universities train automotive engineers and technicians.
See also: automotive industry, electric vehicle, mobility services.