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KAIA is an industry-led organization that is driven by the needs of Kentucky's expansive automotive industry. The association was formed hand-in-hand with Kentucky's OEMs and suppliers in order to ensure its continued focus on addressing the challenges and opportunities of the industry. Learn how your company or organization can help advance Kentucky's automotive industry by joining KAIA today.
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Auto Industry Facts
Kentucky's vast network of automotive manufacturing, supplier and service-related companies provide a significant impact on Kentucky's economy, adding $4 billion annually to the state's GDP. Boasting four major auto manufacturing plants, the state is the third-largest producer of light vehicles in the country, reaching nearly 1.3 million cars and trucks last year. That places Kentucky first in production on a per capita basis.
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Who We Are
The Kentucky Automotive Industry Association (KAIA) was established to advance and promote Kentucky’s automotive industry by providing leadership and creating collaborative partnerships. As an industry-led organization, KAIA is driven by the needs of Kentucky’s expansive automotive network. The association was formed hand-in-hand with Kentucky’s OEMs and suppliers in order to ensure its continued focus on addressing the challenges and opportunities of the industry.
As the primary state association designed to unite Kentucky’s automotive manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, KAIA serves as a unifying voice that strives to anticipate and address common challenges and achieve shared goals. By creating a forum for best practice sharing, leveraging the expertise of world renowned automotive-related companies, the association seeks to further grow and strengthen the industry across the Commonwealth.
Latest Events
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AutoVision Conference9.28.15View Photo GalleryThe inaugural AutoVision Conference, an initiative of KAIA, was created to showcase the future of the automotive industry from a […]
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Regional Forums6.25.15View Photo GalleryKAIA 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 Announcement6.3.15View Photo GalleryKAIA announced the automotive economic impact study results, commissioned by the University of Louisville’s Urban Studies Institute, in Louisville during […]
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Latest News
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10.19.15KY Automotive Industry Celebrates Production of State’s First Lexus in GeorgetownRead Full Article
“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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9.29.15AutoVision a Huge SuccessRead Full Article
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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9.28.15Executive Director UpdateRead Full Article
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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9.15.15Ford Futurist Maps Road Ahead for Automotive Industry at AutoVision 2015Read Full Article
Inaugural auto conference draws more than 260 for first day of programs LOUISVILLE, KY (September 14, 2015) – More than […]
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9.9.15Ford Futurist to Keynote Opening Session of AutoVision 2015 ConferenceRead Full Article
GM economist to discuss industry’s road ahead during Tuesday presentation LOUISVILLE, KY (September 9, 2015) – Sheryl Connelly, Manager, Global […]
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8.6.15U.S. Transportation Leader to Address Global
Automotive Conference in LouisvilleRead Full ArticleU.S. DOT Deputy Secretary Victor Mendez to discuss innovation in transportation LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 6, 2015) – U.S. Transportation Deputy […]
