Fact #641: September 20, 2010 Top States for the Production of Cars and Trucks

For the 2009 calendar year, Michigan retained its lead position as the top producing state for both cars and trucks. Ohio and Kentucky were the only other states to place in the top 5 for both cars and trucks. Missouri was the second largest producer of trucks for that year.

Top States for Car Production, Calendar Year 2009
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Top States for Truck Production, Calendar Year 2009
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Supporting Information

Top States for Car and Truck Production, CY 2009
StateCars StateTrucks
Michigan510 Michigan636
Ohio385 Missouri467
Kentucky280 Ohio398
Indiana245 Kentucky369
California201 Alabama348

Note: Trucks include all trucks up to 14,000 lbs.
Source: Ward's Automotive Group, Ward's Motor Vehicle Facts & Figures, 2010.

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