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Rhode Island is an Auto State

19.6K Jobs

Powered by Rhode Island’s Auto Industry

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.

Tax Revenue Generation

$169.24M

in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.

3%

of total state tax revenue

$108.76M

Federal income taxes

$173.22M

Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees

$158.02M

New vehicle sales taxes

$38.13M

Parts & services sales tax

$7.19M

Corporate profits taxes

$92.44M

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.

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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