North Carolina is an Auto State
240.0K Jobs
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Automaker Facilities
Built in North Carolina
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte OnStar Call Center | General Motors Company | Charlotte | North Carolina | R&D / Engineering |
| Charlotte Regional Office | Ford Motor Company | Charlotte | North Carolina | Offices & Training Centers |
| GM Financial -- Huntersville Collection Center | General Motors Company | Huntersville | North Carolina | Offices & Training Centers |
| GM Financial -- Raleigh Branch Office | General Motors Company | Raleigh | North Carolina | Offices & Training Centers |
| GM Financial International Treasury Office | General Motors Company | Charlotte | North Carolina | Offices & Training Centers |
| Subaru Service Training Center-Charlotte | Subaru | Huntersville | North Carolina | Offices & Training Centers |
| Customer Care & Aftersales -- Parts Distribution Center -- Charlotte | General Motors Company | Charlotte | North Carolina | Logistics |
| Greensboro High Velocity Center | Ford Motor Company | Mebane | North Carolina | Logistics |
Explore Facilities
See a List of All Facilities Across North Carolina.
Activity at Ports
North Carolina’s Auto Trade Footprint
North Carolina ports moved $271.30M in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to United Kingdom. Past-decade totals reach $3.83B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$156.00M
Vehicles & parts entering NC ports
$115.30M
Vehicles & parts shipped from NC ports
Past Decade Totals
$1.77B
Vehicles & parts entering NC ports
$2.07B
Vehicles & parts shipped from NC ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — North Carolina ports of entry, 2024.
Consumers
66% of North Carolina households own their homes, and 71% of workers drive alone to work.
Median Household Income
$70.8K
Owner Occupied Housing
66%
Rental Occupied Housing
34%
Commutingto Work
- Drove Alone to Work (71%)
- Worked from Home (16%)
- Carpooled (9%)
- Other (3%)
- Public Transit (1%)
HousingType
- Single-Family (65%)
- Mobile / RV / Boat (11%)
- 20+ Unit Buildings (6%)
- 1-Unit (Attached) (5%)
- 2-4 Units (4%)
- 5-9 Units (4%)
- 10-19 Units (4%)
Source: Figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 2023.
Employment
Jobs Across the State
Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by North Carolina’s largest automotive employers.
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, North Carolina, 2024.
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24
Employees
Ford Motor Company
Greensboro High Velocity Center
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20
Employees
Ford Motor Company
Charlotte Regional Office
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4
Employees
Subaru
Subaru Service Training Center-Charlotte
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