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Virginia is an Auto State

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Automaker Facilities

Built in Virginia

Facility Organization City State Type
Mazda Training Center Mazda Colonial Heights Virginia Offices & Training Centers
Volkswagen Group Headquarters Herndon Volkswagen Group Herndon Virginia Offices & Training Centers
Volkswagen Group Headquarters Reston Volkswagen Group Reston Virginia Offices & Training Centers
Washington Regional Office Ford Motor Company Chantilly Virginia Offices & Training Centers
Washington DC High Velocity Center Ford Motor Company Winchester Virginia Logistics
Winchester Parts Distribution Center Stellantis NV Winchester Virginia Logistics
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Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Virginia, 2024.

Activity at Ports

Virginia’s Auto Trade Footprint

Virginia ports moved $3.73B in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Spain. Past-decade totals reach $32.79B.

2024 Imports

2024 Exports

$2.25B

Vehicles & parts entering VA ports

$1.48B

Vehicles & parts shipped from VA ports

Past Decade Totals

$21.67B

Vehicles & parts entering VA ports

$11.13B

Vehicles & parts shipped from VA ports

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

Consumers

68% of Virginia households own their homes, and 68% of workers drive alone to work.

Median Household Income

$89.9K

Owner Occupied Housing

68%

Rental Occupied Housing

32%

Commutingto Work

  • Drove Alone to Work (68%)
  • Worked from Home (17%)
  • Carpooled (9%)
  • Other (4%)
  • Public Transit (3%)

HousingType

  • Single-Family (61%)
  • 1-Unit (Attached) (11%)
  • 20+ Unit Buildings (9%)
  • 2-4 Units (5%)
  • 10-19 Units (5%)
  • Mobile / RV / Boat (4%)
  • 5-9 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 Virginia’s largest automotive employers.

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

  • 799

    Employees

    Volkswagen Group

    Volkswagen Group Headquarters Herndon

  • 151

    Employees

    Volkswagen Group

    Volkswagen Group Headquarters Reston

  • 60

    Employees

    Stellantis NV

    Winchester Parts Distribution Center

  • 43

    Employees

    Ford Motor Company

    Washington DC High Velocity Center

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