• More than 460 motor vehicle-related facilities, which include four
    major auto assembly plants, employ nearly 85,000 people full-time.

  • 1,276,557 Kentucky-made vehicles
    were produced in 2014

  • $5.5 Billion in Kentucky-made vehicles and
    parts were exported in 2014

  • Kentucky ranks 3rd in U.S. light vehicle
    production, and 1st on a per capita basis

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  • AutoVision Conference
    9.28.15

    The inaugural AutoVision Conference, an initiative of KAIA, was created to showcase the future of the automotive industry from a […]

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  • Regional Forums
    6.25.15

    KAIA hosted six regional forums across Kentucky where attendees heard from UofL researchers as well as from local manufacturers on […]

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  • Automotive Economic Impact Study Announcement
    6.3.15

    KAIA announced the automotive economic impact study results, commissioned by the University of Louisville’s Urban Studies Institute, in Louisville during […]

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  • Legislator Reception
    2.10.15

     

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    10.28.14

     

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  • KAIA Kickoff
    7.29.14

     

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Latest News
  • 10.19.15
    KY Automotive Industry Celebrates Production of State’s First Lexus in Georgetown

    “Today’s first Lexus is a strong endorsement of Kentucky’s outstanding automotive workforce and manufacturing facilities,” said Dave Tatman, executive director […]

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  • 9.29.15
    AutoVision a Huge Success

    Our first-ever conference, AutoVision, exceeded our expectations, with a world-class agenda helping us sell out registrations. A post-conference survey confirmed […]

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  • 9.28.15
    Executive Director Update

    We are still basking in the glow of our sold-out AutoVision conference. The Kentucky Automotive Industry Association’s first-ever conference earlier […]

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  • 9.15.15
    Ford Futurist Maps Road Ahead for Automotive Industry at AutoVision 2015

    Inaugural auto conference draws more than 260 for first day of programs LOUISVILLE, KY (September 14, 2015) – More than […]

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  • 9.9.15
    Ford Futurist to Keynote Opening Session of AutoVision 2015 Conference

    GM economist to discuss industry’s road ahead during Tuesday presentation LOUISVILLE, KY (September 9, 2015) – Sheryl Connelly, Manager, Global […]

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  • 8.6.15
    U.S. Transportation Leader to Address Global
    Automotive Conference in Louisville

    U.S. DOT Deputy Secretary Victor Mendez to discuss innovation in transportation LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 6, 2015) – U.S. Transportation Deputy […]

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