U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Vehicle Technologies Office

Fact #641: September 20, 2010
Top States for the Production of Cars and Trucks

For the 2009 calendar year, Michigan retained its lead position as the top producing state for both cars and trucks. Ohio and Kentucky were the only other states to place in the top 5 for both cars and trucks. Missouri was the second largest producer of trucks for that year.

Top States for Car Production, Calendar Year 2009
Graph showing the top states for car production in 2009. Michigan was in the lead position followed by Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and California. For more detailed information, see supporting information below.
Top States for Truck Production, Calendar Year 2009
Graph showing the top states for truck production in 2009. Michigan was in the lead position followed by Missouri, Ohio, Kentucky, and Alabama. For more detailed information, see supporting information below.

Supporting Information

Top States for Car and Truck Production, CY 2009
State Cars   State Trucks
Michigan 510   Michigan 636
Ohio 385   Missouri 467
Kentucky 280   Ohio 398
Indiana 245   Kentucky 369
California 201   Alabama 348

Note: Trucks include all trucks up to 14,000 lbs.
Source: Ward's Automotive Group, Ward's Motor Vehicle Facts & Figures, 2010.

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