Kentucky is a driving force in today’s auto industry. Companies have been building vehicles in the Bluegrass State for generations, and those companies continue to succeed and grow. From assembling the most innovative cars and trucks to designing the next generation engines and parts, it’s clear Kentucky is ahead of the competition.
More than 500 companies in Kentucky, employing nearly 95,000 people
$5.5 billion, total of Kentucky’s automotive-related exports last year
Kentucky is the #1 producer of cars, light trucks and SUVs per capita
Motor Vehicle-Related (MVR) Facilities