Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Auburn Hills, Michigan
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Since 1895
Automotive Industries (Ai) is a media company headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, founded in 1895. It employs an estimated 500 to 1,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $250 to $500 million. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its editorial coverage reaches more than 18,000 manufacturers and suppliers, and it has also been tracked in web listings for battery and plastic product categories.
Automotive Industries at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1895
Headquarters
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001
Import activity
54717
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
54717
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Taiwan · China · South Korea · Hong Kong S.A.R.
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Automotive Industries.
What this tells a buyer
The record contains no customs or trade shipment data for this company, and no recent development directly tied to its trade activity has been reported.
The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and offers print, digital, and sponsorship advertising solutions covering electric vehicles, powertrain, and autonomous vehicles.
The company is privately held, with its revenue band marked as an estimate, and it reports a readership of more than 18,000 industry manufacturers and suppliers.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
131 years in operation (founded 1895).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Automotive Industries (Ai) is a media company headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, founded in 1895. It employs an estimated 500 to 1,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $250 to $500 million. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its editorial coverage reaches more than 18,000 manufacturers and suppliers, and it has also been tracked in web listings for battery and plastic product categories.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1895 |
Headquarters | Auburn Hills, Michigan |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 |
What Automotive Industries makes
The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and offers print, digital, and sponsorship advertising solutions covering electric vehicles, powertrain, and autonomous vehicles.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, Plastic (source: ai-online.com).
Certifications
Automotive Industries is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — ai-thermal.com
ISO 9001 — ai-thermal.com
Trade and customs footprint
The record contains no customs or trade shipment data for this company, and no recent development directly tied to its trade activity has been reported. US customs bill-of-lading records list 54717 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · China · South Korea · Hong Kong S.A.R..
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — Automotive aftermarket distributor takes next step in building growth | Oaklins Romania: Mid-market M&A and financial advice globally (oaklins.com)
2026-09-04 — CIE Automotive India invests ₹121 crore in wholly owned subsidiary CIE Hosur | Latest News Updates | 7Globe (7globe.in)
2025-11-05 — Adient wins big Ford F-150 contract, but financial hit is coming - Automotive News (autonews.com)
2025-10-07 — Airtificial secures €3 million contract with new automotive client in Poland - Airtificial (airtificial.com)
2025-09-08 — Cox Automotive Acquires Full Ownership of Alliance Inspection Management (AiM) Unlocking Powerful Growth for Manheim’s Inspection Capabilities (manheim.com)
Company details
The company is privately held, with its revenue band marked as an estimate, and it reports a readership of more than 18,000 industry manufacturers and suppliers. Automotive Industries was founded in 1895, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 131 years in operation (founded 1895). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Automotive Industries make?
Automotive Industries (Ai) is a media company headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, founded in 1895. It employs an estimated 500 to 1,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $250 to $500 million. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its editorial coverage reaches more than 18,000 manufacturers and suppliers, and it has also been tracked in web listings for battery and plastic product categories.
Where is Automotive Industries headquartered?
Automotive Industries is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
When was Automotive Industries founded?
Automotive Industries was founded in 1895.
How big is Automotive Industries?
Automotive Industries has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Automotive Industries hold?
Automotive Industries lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Automotive Industries import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 54717 inbound shipments for Automotive Industries, with top origins including Taiwan · China · South Korea · Hong Kong S.A.R..
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