Mobility & Automotive

The Detroit Region is the largest automotive cluster in North America

We are home to the innovators who are revolutionizing the way the world moves. From advanced manufacturing to autonomous and electric vehicles, the Motor City is creating the future of mobility, across air, land, and sea. Offering one of the nation’s largest skilled manufacturing and engineering workforces, the Detroit Region leads the nation in automotive R & D and production, while attracting new mobility and automotive investment from around the world.

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Mobility & Automotive Regional Facts

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OEM Headquarters and Tech Centers

#1

Region for Automotive Production

1.7 Million Vehicles Produced Annually

#2

U.S. Metro for Concentration of Engineering Talent

in 2023

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Testing Deployments and Proving Grounds

#1

for Operational and Planned U.S. DOT Connected Vehicle Deployments

U.S. Department of Transportation

#1

State for EV and Battery Investment

2018-2023

Wins & Testimonials

The Detroit Region: Driving the Future of Mobility

From electrification to autonomous vehicles, the Detroit Region is leading the mobility revolution. Our industry ambassadors speak to that leadership and why there’s no better place to do business in the U.S.

Lucid Motors

“We want to track the best talent out there. and as we looked at those studies for hardware, engineers in particular, there’s no place like Michigan.”

– Gale Halsey, Lucid Motors Vice President

Scout Motors

“Michigan is the perfect place to establish our Innovation Center due to its deep auto roots, continued investment in innovation and ability to attract and train a talented, diverse workforce.”

– Scott Keogh, Scout Motors CEO

Fast Facts

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Innovation & Production

Michigan is the #1 state for automotive R&D, accounting for nearly $13.8 Billion annually

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Workforce

Detroit is the #2 U.S. Metro for largest concentration of engineering talent with more than 90,000 engineers in 2023.

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EV Technology

Michigan ranks #1 for EV supply chain plants, with six operating locations and three under construction in 2022.

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