Alabama Industries Automotive
In 1997, the first M-Class rolled off the Mercedes-Benz production line in Vance, launching the beginning of the automotive industry in Alabama.
Alabama has grown to become a leading center globally for automotive production. Vehicle assembly plants for Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda Toyota, an engine assembly plant for Toyota, and a growing automotive supplier network serving OEMs in Alabama and neighboring states.
Alabama Exports Nearly $10 Billion in Vehicles & Parts Each Year.
Passenger Vehicles Made in Alabama

Honda Ridgeline



Honda Pilot



Honda Odyssey



Mercedes GLE



Mercedes C-Class



Mercedes GLS



Mercedes GLE Coupe



Hyundai Sonata



Hyundai Elantra



Hyundai Santa Fe



Honda Ridgeline



Honda Pilot



Honda Odyssey



Mercedes GLE



Mercedes C-Class



Mercedes GLS



Mercedes GLE Coupe



Hyundai Sonata



Hyundai Elantra



Hyundai Santa Fe
Mazda Toyota Joint Venture
Mazda and Toyota have selected Alabama for a $1.6 billion joint venture assembly plant that will employ up to 4,000 and have a capacity of 300,000 vehicles per year. Production is scheduled to begin in 2021 on the following vehicles.
Alabama is in the top 5 states for car and light truck production
Alabama automakers produce more than 1.5 million automotive engines per year
10 car and truck models are currently produced in Alabama
Alabama, a Key Driver in Automotive
Training and Education
Alabama provides leading training and education for the automotive industry. In addition, the $73 million Alabama Robotics Technology Park provides advanced training for industry.
AIDT, Alabama’s #1 incentive, provides a total workforce delivery system at no cost to qualified employers and the state’s 24 two-year colleges work with industry to offer apprenticeships and customized education programs.
Suppliers in North America Have
a Presence in Alabama







































































