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[ Beyond Autos ]

American automaking is fundamental to our country's global competitiveness, economic strength, and national security.

We support the 11 million people who make their living in automaking and affiliated businesses. A sector that pumps $1.49 trillion into the economy every year and generates 5.4 percent of GDP. And underpins the country’s economic and national security.

We’re the iconic companies producing most vehicles sold in the United States. Major auto suppliers, semiconductor makers, autonomous vehicle innovators and advanced battery manufacturers. The companies on the frontlines of the indispensable automotive and mobility industry.

11M

American jobs in all 50 states

$1.49T

Driven into the economy yearly

Driving America FORWARD.

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10.3M

Vehicles produced annually

5.4%

of U.S. GDP

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The Largest Manufacturing Sector in the United States

Cutting-edge American vehicles are pushing the boundaries of tech, innovation, and design.

$4.23

Economic Multiplier

In economic value created for every $1 added by motor vehicle manufacturing.

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1.5M

Vehicles Exported

American-made vehicles shipped around the world each year.

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1:10

The Multiplier Effect

Each job for an auto manufacturer in the United States creates 10 other positions in industries across the economy.

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We work across four policy areas to advance the industry.

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