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The Ohio edition · 2026

Autocompanies in Ohio

Auto retail, auto components, online auto, auto brands, startups and more: the companies building auto in Ohio, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

308 company profiles3 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
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Recent auto business events in Ohio

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 457 auto companies in Ohio, last 24 months: 9 M&A deals · 4 launches · 4 Contracts. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: May 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Luxshare acquires Bwi group

Luxshare (002475.SZ) conditionally agreed to purchase all equity in its controlling shareholder, BWI Group, thereby indirectly holding about 59.5% of BWI International and becoming the…

Auto parts / chassis
M&AAcquisition · Announced

W.w. williams acquires Valley power systems

W.W. Williams, one of the nation’s leading multi-line engine, transmission, and power generation distributors, today announced the acquisition of Valley Power Systems, Inc., with…

Power Solutions Provider
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Maclean-fogg acquires Omco

Global industrial company MacLean-Fogg has acquired domestic roll-forming manufacturer OMCO and its solar racking and tracker businesses.

Solar equipment manufacturing
M&AMerger · Announced

K&M Tire acquires Zurcher Tire Inc.'s wholesale division

K&M Tire's upcoming merger with Zurcher Tire Inc.'s wholesale division, which will go through on Feb. 1

Tire
LaunchAvenger e-Hybrid

Jeep

Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid will be in Singapore in the third quarter of 2026.

Compact SUV
ContractService

Airstream · client: Department of energy

NexGen Energy Corp. announced that its wind development subsidiary Airstream Renewables Corp. has secured three new onshore Wind Energy Service Contracts from the Department of Energy,…

Renewable Energy
Launch2026 Jeep Wrangler Moab 392

Jeep

Earlier this week, Jeep announced the launch of a yearlong campaign to introduce a new limited-edition Wrangler each month, starting with the debut of the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Moab 392 to…

Limited‑edition Wrangler
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Infinity engineered products acquires Meklas Otomotiv

Turnspire Capital Partners LLC (“Turnspire”) announced today that its portfolio company, Infinity Engineered Products (“Infinity”), the global exclusive provider of Goodyear branded air…

Automotive parts manufacturing
LaunchFortris AI

Battle motors

At WasteExpo 2025, Battle Motors, a New Philadelphia, Ohio-based heavy‑duty vehicle manufacturer, launched Fortris AI, a data engine and AI platform for refuse trucks.

AI platform
LaunchFortris AI

Battle motors

Battle Motors rolled into Waste Expo this week with its new Fortris AI platform, a proprietary data engine and reasoning system it says will improve efficiency and lower costs.

AI platform
ContractService

Aperia technologies · client: Goodyear

Aperia Technologies Inc., the market leader in tire management solutions for medium and heavy-duty truck fleets, is pleased to announce an exclusive agreement for Goodyear’s global…

Transportation
ContractService

Seeing machines · client: Mitsubishi electric automotive america

Seeing Machines Limited (AIM: SEE), the advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, announces that…

Automotive
ContractService

Mitsubishi electric automotive america · client: Seeing machines

Seeing Machines Limited (AIM: SEE), the advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, announces that…

Automotive, Telematics, Connected Vehicles
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Cooper farms acquires Fort Recovery Equity

Cooper Farms announced that it has completed its acquisition of Fort Recovery Equity, a chicken egg-layer and pullet cooperative based in Fort Recovery, Ohio.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Na acquires W.w. williams

One Equity Partners ('OEP'), a middle market private equity firm, today announced that it has completed its sale of W.W. Williams ('Williams' or the 'Company').

Aftermarket Services
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Transtar holding company acquires 4m parts warehouse

Blue Point Capital Partners and its portfolio company, Transtar Holding Company, are pleased to announce the acquisitions of 4M Parts Warehouse and City Auto Supply.

Automotive parts wholesale distributor
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Transtar holding company acquires City auto supply

Blue Point Capital Partners and its portfolio company, Transtar Holding Company, are pleased to announce the acquisitions of 4M Parts Warehouse and City Auto Supply.

Auto parts distribution

Auto companies in Ohio, by funding and team

Few auto companies in Ohio publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 308 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Provider of car insurance rates based primarily on driving behavior

Auto retail & aftersales
US$539.50mSeries E · Aug 2019
1,212+56% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / Subscription
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of automotive electric vehicles

Auto retail & aftersales
US$33.90mSeries B · May 2023
20+31% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - product
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Provider of automotive recycling and repair services

Auto retail & aftersales
US$2.96mSeed · Feb 2026
17LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
14 yr2012
—No postings tracked

Automotive manufacturing company

Auto brands
—None recorded
18,500+14% 12 mo to Dec 2023recorded Dec 2023
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
72 yr1954
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, warehouse equipment, attachments, and energy solutions

Auto brands
—None recorded
4,595+5% 12 mo to Jan 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer and supplier of brake components to OEMs

Auto components
—None recorded
9,318-2% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
96 yr1930
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Commercial Vehicle Group is designs and manufactures cab related products.

Auto components
—None recorded
1,916+15% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
26 yr2000
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer and supplier of tyres

Auto components
—None recorded
5,300-7% 12 mo to Dec 2022recorded Dec 2022
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
128 yr1898
—No postings tracked

Brand of passenger vehicles

Auto brands
—None recorded
4,421+29% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
83 yr1943
0none in 3 months

Provider of tire sales and automotive services

Auto retail & aftersales
—None recorded
986+27% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
50 yr1976
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer and supplier of auto components to OEMs

Auto components
—None recorded
209+54% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
39 yr1987
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of MAC trailer

Auto brands
—None recorded
430+20% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
32 yr1994
0none in 3 months · last posted Nov 2025

Retailer of auto parts

Auto retail & aftersales
—None recorded
1,002+9% vs previous recordrecorded
E-commerce - product
58 yr1968
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of automotive engine system

Auto components
—None recorded
869+9% 12 mo to Dec 2021recorded Dec 2021
Fee-for-service
29 yr1997
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer and distributor of automotive tools & tool storage products

Auto retail & aftersales
—None recorded
856-1% vs previous recordrecorded
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
80 yr1946
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Express Wash Concepts is more than a car wash and emphasis on providing the best customer service and high-quality wash experience.

Auto retail & aftersales
—None recorded
205+1,114% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Automotive dealership offering new and used cars

Auto retail & aftersales
—None recorded
788+5% vs previous recordrecorded
Advertising / Commission on transaction
53 yr1973
—No postings tracked

Tooling Tech Group has grown to become the largest tooling company in the United States.

Auto components
—None recorded
600+590% vs previous recordrecorded
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
44 yr1982
—No postings tracked

W.W. Williams is a provider of sales and service networks of industrial power products.

Auto retail & aftersales
—None recorded
538-3% vs previous recordrecorded
Fee-for-service
114 yr1912
—No postings tracked

Provider of new & used vehicle dealership services

Auto retail & aftersales
—None recorded
308+14% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - service
73 yr1953
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Automotive supplier delivering safe, comfortable, smart, and sustainable ride solutions

Auto components
—None recorded
1,671-14% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components

Auto components
—None recorded
506-14% vs previous recordrecorded
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
47 yr1979
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Automotive Tier 1 supplier specializing in safety, comfort, and innovative solutions

Auto components
—None recorded
480+4% vs previous recordrecorded
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
42 yr1984
0none in 3 months

Provider of commercial vehicles & truck leasing and upfitting services

Auto retail & aftersales
—None recorded
285+4% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
69 yr1957
0none in 3 months

Auto dealership group offering a wide range of new and used vehicles, car care, and customer service from multiple locations

Auto retail & aftersales
—None recorded
387recorded
Not available
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months
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Auto retail, parts & repair companies

Dealers, parts sellers, repair providers, and aftersales services.

  1. Electrada

    Manufacturer of automotive electric vehicles

    Auto retail & aftersales
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  2. EZ-Suite

    Provider of automotive recycling and repair services

    Auto retail & aftersales
    See in list
  3. Jeep

    Brand of passenger vehicles

    Auto brands
    See in list
  4. Summit Racing

    Retailer of auto parts

    Auto retail & aftersales
    See in list
  5. Matco Tools

    Manufacturer and distributor of automotive tools & tool storage products

    Auto retail & aftersales
    See in list
108 companies in Ohio

Auto parts & component manufacturers

Manufacturers and suppliers of vehicle systems, components, and accessories.

  1. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems

    Manufacturer and supplier of brake components to OEMs

    Auto components
    See in list
  2. commercial vehicle

    Commercial Vehicle Group is designs and manufactures cab related products.

    Auto components
    See in list
  3. DMAX

    Manufacturer of automotive engine system

    Auto components
    See in list
  4. BWI Group

    Automotive supplier delivering safe, comfortable, smart, and sustainable ride solutions

    Auto components
    See in list
  5. Neaton Auto Products

    Automotive Tier 1 supplier specializing in safety, comfort, and innovative solutions

    Auto components
    See in list

Online auto marketplaces & services

Online platforms for vehicles, parts, listings, and auto services.

  1. Summit Racing

    Retailer of auto parts

    Auto retail & aftersales
    See in list
  2. interstate utility trailer

    Interstate Utility Trailer is a trailer dealership and service center.

    Auto retail & aftersales
  3. Swapalease

    Online marketplace of in-process vehicle leases

    Road transport tech
  4. bobb says yes

    The # 1 Used car dealership in Ohio for bad credit car loans and buy here pay here.

    Auto retail & aftersales
  5. abc motorcredit

    ABC MotorCredit provides car loans, vehicle financing, and other related services.

    Auto retail & aftersales

Vehicle brands & manufacturers

Companies that make vehicles, specialty vehicles, and automotive brands.

  1. Polaris Industries

    Automotive manufacturing company

    Auto brands
    See in list
  2. Jeep

    Brand of passenger vehicles

    Auto brands
    See in list
  3. nuCamp

    Manufacturer of recreational vehicles

    Auto brands
  4. Swapalease

    Online marketplace of in-process vehicle leases

    Road transport tech
  5. Driverge

    Manufacture of trucks

    Auto brands

Auto startups in Ohio

Newer auto companies building in Ohio.

  1. Fairway Chevrolet GMC

    Dealership offering new and used cars

    Auto retail & aftersales
  2. Doc's Diesel

    Provider of aftermarket replacement filters for diesel trucks

    Auto retail & aftersales
  3. FTT Fleet Solutions

    Provider of emission repair shop

    Auto retail & aftersales
  4. Safety Auto Glass

    Provider of auto glass repair and replacement services for vehicles

    Auto retail & aftersales
  5. Barry's Chevrolet

    Car dealership

    Auto retail & aftersales
19 companies in Ohio

Auto companies hiring in Ohio

Auto companies in Ohio with hiring activity.

  1. Polaris Industries

    Automotive manufacturing company

    Auto brands
    See in list
  2. Hyster-Yale

    Manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, warehouse equipment, attachments, and energy solutions

    Auto brands
    See in list
  3. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems

    Manufacturer and supplier of brake components to OEMs

    Auto components
    See in list
  4. commercial vehicle

    Commercial Vehicle Group is designs and manufactures cab related products.

    Auto components
    See in list
  5. Tire Discounters

    Provider of tire sales and automotive services

    Auto retail & aftersales
    See in list
23 companies in Ohio

Public auto companies in Ohio

Publicly listed auto companies in Ohio.

  1. Root

    Provider of car insurance rates based primarily on driving behavior

    Auto retail & aftersales
    See in list
  2. Polaris Industries

    Automotive manufacturing company

    Auto brands
    See in list
  3. Hyster-Yale

    Manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, warehouse equipment, attachments, and energy solutions

    Auto brands
    See in list
  4. commercial vehicle

    Commercial Vehicle Group is designs and manufactures cab related products.

    Auto components
    See in list
  5. Goodyear

    Manufacturer and supplier of tyres

    Auto components
    See in list
14 companies in Ohio
Mobile reach

Top 10 auto apps from Ohio

The most-installed Android apps published by auto companies headquartered in Ohio — 6.1M installs between them. 16 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

Root: Better car insurance

by Root

Installs4.5M
Rating3.0938K ratings
Installs, year on year+10%
Last updatedJun 2026
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2

Jeep®

by Jeep

Installs882K
Rating4.7116K ratings
Installs, year on year+40%
Last updatedMay 2026
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3

Summit Racing

by Summit Racing

Installs517K
Rating4.788K ratings
Last updatedMar 2026
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4

Matco Tools

by Matco Tools

Installs207K
Rating2.97488 ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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5

Goodyear SmartTech

by Goodyear

Installs17K
Rating2.74118 ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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6

Cornwell Tools

by Cornwell Quality Tools

Installs7K
Rating1.8318 ratings
Last updatedJul 2025
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7

Overdrive

by Mike Albert

Installs5K
Rating4.5812 ratings
Last updatedNov 2025
Overdrive screenshot 1Overdrive screenshot 2Overdrive screenshot 3Overdrive screenshot 4Overdrive screenshot 5
8

EZQuality

by EZ-Suite

Installs5K
Rating2.3337 ratings
Last updatedDec 2024
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9

uCamp:the App

by nuCamp

Installs3K
Rating4.758 ratings
Last updatedOct 2025
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10

HYG Mobile Installation

by Hyster-Yale

Installs2K
Rating—
Last updatedJan 2025
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Capital & corporate activity

Auto funding and M&A across the United States

811 recorded equity rounds have gone to 21,465 auto companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Ohio compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months10

US$154.72m

equity rounds, last 24 months40

US$720.16m

raised over five yearsUS$5.91bn

282 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, Ohio9

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into auto in the United States

amount rounds
$1.2bn201858
$2.7bn201956
$379m202039
$1.9bn202164
$1.4bn202262
$1.3bn202369
$576m202447
$719m202533
$1.2m20267

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2019, with US$2.71bn across 56 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$5.00m1 rounds · median US$5.00m
SeedUS$261.25m129 rounds · median US$1.20m
Series AUS$473.24m51 rounds · median US$6.81m
Series BUS$1.20bn42 rounds · median US$21.00m
Series CUS$1.60bn30 rounds · median US$51.40m
Series D+US$2.05bn15 rounds · median US$100.00m
Private equityUS$323.00m14 rounds · median US$161.50m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Auto retail & aftersalesUS$1.84bn117 rounds · 76 companies
Auto componentsUS$973.18m40 rounds · 24 companies
Auto e-commerce & contentUS$887.23m35 rounds · 27 companies
Auto brandsUS$631.93m19 rounds · 11 companies
Connected vehiclesUS$438.20m10 rounds · 3 companies
Electric vehiclesUS$415.31m15 rounds · 7 companies
Energy storage techUS$274.98m6 rounds · 4 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in Ohio

8Acquisition
1Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Transtar holding company2
  2. Luxshare1
  3. W.w. williams1
  4. Maclean-fogg1
  5. K&M Tire1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Bwi group1
  2. Valley power systems1
  3. Omco1
  4. Zurcher Tire Inc.'s wholesale division1
  5. Meklas Otomotiv1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

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The financials above are one chapter. The full auto landscape of Ohio maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

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  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
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Founders and momentum in Ohio

Meet the people behind auto companies in Ohio. 42 of 308 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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