On the other hand, in the early 1900s there were over 1000 auto makers and by 1950 just a handful left.

The automaker's annual shareholder meeting on Thursday is taking place not in the Bay Area as usual, but in the Texas capitol.

From Apple to Automakers, huge hits to the economy.3.

From a logistical standpoint, our location gives us a huge advantage.You can access almost 60% of the US population within 1 days drive.Along with that, many large automakers (Ford, Toyota etc.) have committed a significant amount of resources to Kentucky.They wouldn't have done so if they didn't believe in the future of the economy.I think the biggest hurdle we'll have to overcome is our state & local tax laws.I know Elon has been eyeing Tenessee for that reason (i.e. no state income tax). 

Not to mention the buying process if you buy new is just very cool and stress free  the big auto makers are now having to sell remote and i bet this takes off..

It has been a boom for the area.South Side WorksIronically to this thread, the blight of that location was caused in large part by the Detroit automakers importing cheaper steel.

With the many job layoffs from auto makers and other production facilities the local economy in many of the Midwest towns is struggling.

[Automakers’] CEO pay went up 40%.

Prior generations had the ability to get out of high school and work at a manufacturer for the rest of life and have job security, such as an auto maker.

Like a oil town or Detroit with the automakers