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Alabama Economic Impact
Last year, international automakers produced 968,704 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 88,060 jobs for Alabamans. The latest Alabama state economic impact report highlights the economic growth occurring across Alabama thanks to international automakers.
Production
968,704
vehicles produced in 2022
100%
total auto production
$8B
purchased from U.S. suppliers
Sales
144
international nameplate dealerships
99,566
new vehicles registered in 2022
55%
market share of vehicles sold
Green Sales
8,848
international automakers* green vehicle sales
68%
international automakers green vehicle market share
*Retail and fleet sales CY2022 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.
Employment
88,060 total jobs generated in Alabama
17,998 direct employment
7,020 dealership jobs
63,042 other indirect employment
$6 billion total employee compensation
$592 million dealership employee compensation
$5.4 billion in direct and other indirect employee compensation
Revenue
$903 million
in state and local tax receipts and other revenues
$1.2 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 $12.6 billion (4.5%) to Alabama Gross State Product (GSP) in 2022.
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*
Toyota Corolla Cross*
Mercedes-Maybach GLS**
Genesis Electrified GV70^
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV* **
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV* **
Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV* **
Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV* **
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe* **
International Automakers Facilities
Manufacturing |
Location | State |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Honda Alabama Auto Plant | Lincoln | AL |
| Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama | Huntsville | AL |
| Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama | Montgomery | AL |
Parts Center |
Location | State |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz USA Parts Distribution Center | Vance | AL |
Other |
Location | State |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz USA Marshalling Yard | Vance | AL |
| Southeast Toyota Finance (Independent Distributer) | Mobile | AL |
Programs and Partnerships
Workforce Development |
Location | State |
|---|---|---|
| Shades Valley High School | Birmingham | AL |
| Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) | Vance | AL |
| 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 |