Automotive industry locations in the Paris region

The automotive sector is one of the main industry pillars in Paris Region. In addition to being an economic driver, this sector fosters a variety of innovations and activities such as exports and R&D that have ripple effects on other economic sectors. Today, more than ever, the automotive industry is facing great new challenges. Its future, based on renewal and sustainability, will depend on innovation and collaboration with more players not originally within the industry’s core business sectors. In 2018, 1,600 locations are dedicated to the automotive sector which employ 73,200 people (70% of whom are employed by core automotive sector players and parts suppliers).