Automakers contribute $10.8 billion to Alabama, report says

Alabama’s four automaking plants and affiliated factories contribute $10.8 billion to the state’s economy.

That’s according to a new report from Autos Drive America and the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA).

The two collaborated on an economic impact survey looking at the reach automakers have in terms of investment and jobs.

According to the report, the auto industry has invested $14.5 billion in Alabama.

Last year, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Hyundai, and Mazda-Toyota produced 1.124 million vehicles, with $10.7 billion in autos purchased from U.S. suppliers.

As far as jobs, the industry created 88,947 total jobs, generating $6.4 billion in total compensation. That includes more than 17,000 direct jobs, and 64,000 indirect jobs. According to the report, every direct automaking job supports 3.5 additional jobs in Alabama.

In revenue, the industry generated $892 million in state and local taxes, and $1.5 billion in federal tax receipts.

Alabama’s five automakers produce 20 different vehicles – Genesis GV70 and electric GV70; Honda’s Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline; Hyundai’s Elantra, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Tuscon; Maxda’s CX-50; Mercedes-Benz’s EQE SUV, GLE Coupe, GLE SUV, GLS SUV; Mercedes-Maybach’s EGS SUV and GLS, and Toyota Carolla Cross and Cross Hybrid.