Virginia is an Auto State
171.1K Jobs
Powered by Virginia’s Auto Industry
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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Tax Revenue Generation
$1.68B
in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.
4%
of total state tax revenue
$1.03B
Federal income taxes
$2.43B
Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees
$650.01M
New vehicle sales taxes
$200.32M
Parts & services sales tax
$127.88M
Corporate profits taxes
$380.26M
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
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.
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.
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799
Employees
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group Headquarters Herndon
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151
Employees
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group Headquarters Reston
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60
Employees
Stellantis NV
Winchester Parts Distribution Center
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43
Employees
Ford Motor Company
Washington DC High Velocity Center
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