Auto manufacturing drives America forward.
The greater automobile industry is a massive employer reaching well beyond the iconic names of auto companies familiar to us all. Auto manufacturing depends on a broad range of parts, components and materials provided by thousands of suppliers, as well as a vast retail and vehicle maintenance network of dealers. Nationwide, 8 million workers and their families depend on autos. Each year, the industry generates $500 billion in paychecks, while generating $70 billion in tax revenues across the country.
Quick Facts
No other single industry is linked to so much of U.S. manufacturing or generates so much retail business and employment, as these facts show.
Auto Manufacturing
Driving America Forward: A robust auto manufacturing sector is vital to a healthy U.S. economy.
Tax Impact
A report from a leading industry research group documents that more than $135 billion in federal and state revenue is generated by the auto industry and from drivers and car owners nationwide.
Jobs from Autos
Every State is an Auto State: Auto jobs don't just mean factories. Nationwide, dealers, suppliers, manufacturers and corporate auto headquarters combine to create 8 million jobs.
State Facts
Autos represent 3-3.5% of GDP in the United States, and 1 in every 17 jobs is dependent on the auto industry. See the facts and figures for each state.
2013 Jobs Report
Not since the early 1970s has the auto industry seen the levels of growth it has recently experienced. From jobs to sales to exports, the data show autos are driving America's economic recovery.
Auto Facilities
Automobile production remains the country’s largest manufacturing sector.