Kentucky is an Auto State
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Automaker Facilities
Built in Kentucky
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green Assembly | General Motors Company | Bowling Green | Kentucky | Assembly |
| Kentucky Truck Plant | Ford Motor Company | Louisville | Kentucky | Assembly |
| Louisville Assembly Plant | Ford Motor Company | Louisville | Kentucky | Assembly |
| TMMK | Toyota | Georgetown | Kentucky | Assembly |
| Magna Operations | Magna | Bowling Green | Kentucky | Parts Manufacturing |
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Tax Revenue Generation
$1.47B
in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.
9%
of total state tax revenue
$811.74M
Federal income taxes
$1.16B
Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees
$393.31M
New vehicle sales taxes
$94.91M
Parts & services sales tax
$91.33M
Corporate profits taxes
$230.09M
Used vehicle sales taxes
Source: Multi-industry contribution analysis of the economic impact of automotive manufacturing, selling, repairing, renting, and additional maintenance modeled using IMPLAN economic analysis data software, 2023 data year.
Activity at Ports
Kentucky’s Auto Trade Footprint
Kentucky ports moved $17.34M in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Japan. Past-decade totals reach $132.16M.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$7.97M
Vehicles & parts entering KY ports
$9.37M
Vehicles & parts shipped from KY ports
Past Decade Totals
$78.40M
Vehicles & parts entering KY ports
$53.76M
Vehicles & parts shipped from KY ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Kentucky ports of entry, 2024.
Employment
Jobs Across the State
Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by Kentucky’s largest automotive employers.
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Kentucky, 2024.
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9,700
Employees
Toyota
TMMK
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8,500
Employees
Ford Motor Company
Kentucky Truck Plant
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4,600
Employees
Ford Motor Company
Louisville Assembly Plant
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2,325
Employees
Magna
Magna Operations
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