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Alabama Economic Impact
Last year, international automakers produced 839,824 vehicles in the Yellowhammer State, accounting for 100% of their auto production. Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota all call Alabama “home” and together generated 76,092 jobs for Alabamans. The latest Alabama state economic impact report highlights the economic growth occurring across Alabama thanks to international automakers.
Production
839,824
vehicles produced in 2021
100
total auto production
$8.2B
purchased from U.S. suppliers
Employment
76,092 total jobs generated in Alabama
14,838 direct employment
7,095 dealership jobs
54,159 other indirect employment
$4.9 billion total employee compensation
$525 million dealership employee compensation
$4.4 billion in direct and other indirect employee compensation
Green Sales
7,754
international automakers* green vehicle sales
73%
international automakers green vehicle market share
*Retail and fleet sales CY2021 for Acura, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Bugatti, Ferrari, Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Genesis, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, Karma, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lexus, Lotus, Maserati, Mazda, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Scion, smart, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo Cars. Source: Experian Information Solutions, Inc.
Sales
144
international nameplate dealerships
113,874
new vehicles registered in 2021
57%
market share of vehicles sold
International Automakers’ Vehicles Made in Alabama
Honda Pilot*
Mazda CX-50**
Honda Odyssey*
Hyundai Tucson
Honda Passport*
Hyundai Sonata*
Honda Ridgeline*
Hyundai Elantra*
Hyundai Santa Fe*
Hyundai Santa Cruz*
Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Toyota Corolla Cross
Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV*
Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV*
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe*
Revenue
$672 million
in state and local tax receipts and other revenues
$1.1 billion
in federal tax receipts and other revenues for the federal government
The operations and related activities of international automakers and auto dealers in the U.S. contributed $9.8 billion (4%) to Alabama Gross State Product (GSP) in 2021.
International Automakers Facilities
Manufacturing |
Location | State |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Alabama Auto Plant | Lincoln | AL |
| Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama | Montgomery | AL |
| Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc. | Huntsville | AL |
| Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. | Vance | AL |
| Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. | Woodstock | AL |
| Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama | Huntsville | AL |
Parts Center |
Location | State |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz USA Parts Distribution Center | Vance | AL |
Other |
Location | State |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Lock-America Co., Inc. | Selma | AL |
| Mercedes-Benz USA Marshalling Yard | Vance | AL |
| Southeast Toyota Finance (Independent Distributer) | Mobile | AL |
Programs and Partnerships
Workforce Development |
Location | State |
|---|---|---|
| T-Ten Program | Bessemer | AL |
| HMA: PA to ESA program | Lincoln | AL |
| HMA: PAR (planned attrition replacement) | Lincoln | AL |
| HMA: CFT (career fast track) | Lincoln | AL |
| HMA: FAME | Lincoln | AL |
| HMA: Engnieering / Business Co-Op | Lincoln | AL |
| HMA: EDP/BDP (Engineering or Business Development Program) | Lincoln | AL |
| HMA: Internal Mobility | Lincoln | AL |
| HMA: Gear Up Your Career | Lincoln | AL |
| TDC-Non-Program Training | Lincoln | AL |
| Central Alabama Community College | Alexander City | AL |
| Wallace State Community College | Hanceville | AL |
| Lawson State Community College | Birmingham | AL |
| Jefferson State Community College | Birmingham | AL |
| Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden | AL |
| Region 2 Workforce Development Council | Opelika | AL |
| Maintenance Apprenticeship Program | Montgomery | AL |
| Alabama Technology Network (ATN) - - Maintenance Skill Up - ControlLogix | Montgomery | AL |
| Alabama Technology Network (ATN) - -Maintenance Skill Up - Industrial Motor Controls | Montgomery | AL |
| Alabama Technology Network (ATN) - -Maintenance Skill Up - Device Net I and II | Montgomery | AL |
| Alabama Technology Network (ATN) - - Maintenance Skill Up - Ethernet I and II | Montgomery | AL |
| AIDT - Facilitation Skills | Montgomery | AL |
| AIDT - Time Management | Montgomery | AL |
| AIDT - Basic Business Writing | Montgomery | AL |
| AIDT - One-on-One Communication | Montgomery | AL |
| AIDT - Critical Thinking | Montgomery | AL |
| AIDT - Workforce Challenges | Montgomery | AL |
| AIDT - Leadership Skills Series (I, II, and III) | Montgomery | AL |
| Alabama FAME | Phil Campbell | AL |
| Limstone County Career Technical Center | Athens | AL |
| Rocket City FAME | Tanner | AL |
| Calhoun Community College | Huntsville | AL |
| North Alabama Works | Huntsville | AL |
| Drake State Technical & Community College | Huntsville | AL |
| Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association | Huntsville | AL |
| AIDT | Montgomery | AL |
| TECH Program by Mercedes-Benz | Vance | AL |
| Mechatronics Program | Vance | AL |
| Co-op Program | Vance | AL |
| Shades Valley High School | Birmingham | AL |
| Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) | Vance | AL |