Fact #539: October 6, 2008
Light Vehicle Production by State
In 2007 there were 12 States that produced cars and 18 States that produced light trucks. Michigan was the top producer for both, while Ohio was in the top three.
Production of Cars by State, 2007


Production of Light Trucks by State, 2007


Supporting Information
| State | Cars | Light Trucks |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 133,534 | 605,485 |
| California | 249,556 | 158,325 |
| Delaware | 42,893 | 76,783 |
| Georgia | 0 | 110,265 |
| Illinois | 315,744 | 226,624 |
| Indiana | 122,932 | 570,325 |
| Kansas | 188,432 | 0 |
| Kentucky | 552,592 | 494,001 |
| Louisiana | 0 | 161,879 |
| Michigan | 1,010,865 | 1,322,392 |
| Minnesota | 0 | 104,146 |
| Mississippi | 153,710 | 138,961 |
| Missouri | 0 | 906,270 |
| Ohio | 870,008 | 878,327 |
| South Carolina | 25,559 | 129,440 |
| Tennessee | 258,443 | 196,979 |
| Texas | 0 | 324,089 |
| Virginia | 0 | 49,564 |
| Wisconsin | 0 | 187,616 |
| U.S. Total | 3,924,268 | 6,641,471 |
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Source: Crain Communications, Ward's Automotive Yearbook 2008, Detroit, MI, 2008. | ||
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