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Rhode Island is an Auto State

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Automaker Facilities

Built in Rhode Island

Facility Organization City State Type
Port-Davisville Volkswagen Group Davisville Rhode Island Logistics
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Rhode Island, 2024.

Activity at Ports

Rhode Island’s Auto Trade Footprint

Rhode Island ports moved $7.09B in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Dominican Republic. Past-decade totals reach $63.89B.

2024 Imports

2024 Exports

$6.92B

Vehicles & parts entering RI ports

$165.99M

Vehicles & parts shipped from RI ports

Past Decade Totals

$63.07B

Vehicles & parts entering RI ports

$819.86M

Vehicles & parts shipped from RI ports

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Rhode Island ports of entry, 2024.

Employment

Jobs Across the State

Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by Rhode Island’s largest automotive employers.

Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Rhode Island, 2024.

  • 2

    Employees

    Volkswagen Group

    Port-Davisville

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