Automotive Industry

Everything your business needs is right here in Northwest Ohio

Throughout Northwest Ohio and across the state, Ohio offers an innovative ecosystem delivering next-generation resources and collaborative partners investing in ongoing electric and autonomous vehicle research, testing and development.

Just 45 miles from Detroit, this region is home to the world-famous Jeep Wrangler, the most productive transmission plant in the country and a nationally recognized workforce, earning designation as one of the top automotive supply regions in the U.S.

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Location

With close proximity to Detroit and ideally situated along the I-75 corridor, Northwest Ohio is centrally located to best service and support the automotive industry

Talent

A workforce of more than 45,000 within the industry has earned national recognition as the most productive in North America

Logistics

The Toledo region offers a comprehensive transportation network, including several Class 1 rail lines, three of the country's most traveled highways and a seaport serving the global market

Supply Chain

A host of Tier I, II and III automotive suppliers in Northwest Ohio provide industry expertise related to nearly all phases of production including tool and die, stamping and machining

“A lot of companies with new automotive technologies need a place to deploy their technology and do testing, and Toledo is well-positioned for that.”

— Kim Hill, President, HWA Analytics

MORE THAN 450,000 JEEP VEHICLES PRODUCED ANNUALLY IN TOLEDO

OVER $2 BILLION INVESTED IN GM-POWERTRAIN IN LAST 12 YEARS

OHIO THE #1 MANUFACTURER NATIONALLY OF ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS

Northwest Ohio's automotive industryin the last five years:

5,500+

New Jobs

$2.5Bil

Capital Investment

Take a look at the company we keep in the automotive industry

Businesses in Northwest Ohio can reach more than 60% of the U.S. and Canadian markets within a day’s drive. It’s no wonder some of the biggest names in the industry have established operations in this region.