Most of the 16 States that manufacture light vehicles dedicated at least two-thirds of total production to light trucks in 2011. Kansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee are the only States that produced more cars than light trucks. Five States – Missouri, Texas, South Carolina, Minnesota and Louisiana – manufactured light trucks exclusively. Light trucks include pickups, vans, and sport-utility vehicles.
Light Vehicle Production by State and Vehicle Type, 2011
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| State | Cars | Light Trucks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 338,100 | 408,000 | 746,100 |
| Georgia | 35,100 | 237,200 | 272,300 |
| Illinois | 168,700 | 366,600 | 535,400 |
| Indiana | 210,500 | 670,300 | 880,800 |
| Kansas | 279,100 | 0 | 279,100 |
| Kentucky | 279,600 | 325,000 | 604,600 |
| Louisiana | 0 | 54,200 | 54,200 |
| Michigan | 685,300 | 1,228,200 | 1,913,500 |
| Minnesota | 0 | 97,200 | 97,200 |
| Mississippi | 170,400 | 60,900 | 231,300 |
| Missouri | 0 | 565,500 | 565,500 |
| Ohio | 547,000 | 614,500 | 1,161,500 |
| South Carolina | 0 | 276,100 | 276,100 |
| Tennessee | 262,500 | 117,200 | 379,700 |
| Texas | 0 | 417,200 | 417,200 |
| Total U.S. | 2,976,400 | 5,438,200 | 8,414,500 |
| Source: Ward's Automotive Group. | |||