Best Startup
This article showcases our top picks for the best South Carolina based Automotive companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Automotive industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top South Carolina Automotive Startups
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PureCars
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Pure Auto offers online value reports, information, listing and advertising services on used cars and trucks for car buyers and sellers.
Alkane Truck Company
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Development, manufacture and distribution of alternative fueled trucks
Diesel Laptops
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Diesel Laptops provides diagnostic software and hardware for commercial truck,, automobile, and off-road industries.
Continental Tire
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Continental Corporation is a supplier of brake systems and components for the powertrain, chassis, and instrumentation.
Sage Automotive Interiors
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Sage Automotive Interiors develops and manufactures innovative automotive bodycloth and headliners.
AVX Corporation
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AVX Corporation (AVX) is a manufacturer and supplier of a broad line of passive electronic components and related products.
HUBNER Group
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HÜBNER GmbH & Co. KG counts among the system providers for high-tech industrial products with long-lasting traditions.
Sunex Tools
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Sunex Tools develops and manufactures tools to serve the automotive aftermarket and the industrial and commercial segments.
Hudson Automotive Group
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Hudson Automotive Group is a third-generation, family-owned and -operated business that serves customers with all their automotive needs.
BMW Manufacturing Co.
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BMW Manufacturing employs 8,000 people to produce the X3 and X5 Sports Activity Vehicle and the X4 and X6 Sports Activity Coupe.
Michelin North America
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Michelin North America designs, manufactures, and sells tires.
TCi Tire Centers
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Tire Centers specializes in manufacturing of custom-mold and pre-mold truck tyres.
Southeastern Freight Lines
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Southeastern Freight Lines is a freighting company that provides local and national transportation services for goods.
JH Global Services
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JH Global Services is an electric vehicle company.
Insignia Group
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Insignia Group is an automotive company providing vehicle personalization services.
U.S. Engine Valve
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US Engine Valve is an Automotive company that manufactures products through qualified network distributors and retailers.
SSC Space U.S. (formerly Universal Space Network)
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SSC Space U.S. (formerly Universal Space Network) is a global supplier of advanced space services.
Griffin
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Griffin designs and builds a wide range of custom radiators that cools everything from vintage vehicles to industrial equipment.
Harsco Rail
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Harsco Rail is a railroad manufacturer that supplies railway track maintenance and construction services.
Flex Box
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Flex Box develops and manufactures shipping containers.
PurePower Technologies, Inc.
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PurePower Technologies is an automotive company offering fuel systems and emissions control solutions.
Glory Cycles
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One of North America’s oldest yet most innovative online bicycle retailers. Delivering “the exact bike you want”
Fab Fours
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Fab Fours is steel bumper and accessory manufacturer dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and design in every product.
Bluewater Thermal
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Bluewater Thermal Solutions (BTS) is the largest commercial thermal solutions provider based in North America.
Baker Motor Company
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Baker Motor Company is a car dealership located in Charleston, South Carolina.
Goodwin Honda
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We specialize in exceptional service and treat every customer with respect while making the car buying process a unique.
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Zapp RideShare is low-speed, electric vehicles rented and shared from the Zapp App. Our mission is to change the way people commute.
Fleks
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Fleks is a car subscription company that provides rental cars with self-driving options, change of car, and various subscriptions.
Performance Friction Brakes
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Performance Friction Brakes is a automotive company located in Clover.
JTEKT North America
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JTEKT North America is a new global company combining modern technology with a rich heritage of quality.
kVA
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kVA is an automotive company that provides functional safety and technical support for automotive products.
American Mitsuba
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American Mitsuba is a manufacturing company that produces a wide range of products for improved automobile safety and comfort.
Premiere Automation
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Premiere Automation is an automotive company that provides robot programming and PLC programming services.
BGI, LLC
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BGI is a defense & space company specializing in military, aviation, and engineering services.
Midlands Honda
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Midlands Honda is a car dealership specializing in Honda cars in Columbia, SC.
DC Machine
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DC Machine is a gun barrel manufacturing company.
E-Z On
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E-Z On is a manufacturing company that produces auto headliners and convertible replacement tops for domestic and import cars.
Zenvo Automotive
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Zenvo Automotive is a sports car manufacturer.
Colors on Parade
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Colors on Parade is an automotive company offering paint and dent repair services.
Technico
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Technico is a manufacturing company that produces machine components for automotive, heavy industry and food service.
Spartanburg Steel Products
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Spartanburg Steel Products is an automotive company that manufactures metal stampings and welded sub-assemblies.
NuLife Municipal Truck Center
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NuLife Municipal Truck Center is a waste management truck seller.
Southern Tank Transport
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Southern Tank Transport is a cargo and freight company that renders transportation of cement, lime, sand, fly ash and plastics.
BestDrive
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BestDrive is an automotive company that provides wheel alignment, retreads, fleet tire management, and training services.
Alfmeier Friedrichs & Rath
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Alfmeier Friedrichs & Rath manufactures fluid flow systems for vehicle applications.
Sparks Toyota
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Sparks Toyota is a car dealership and service center.
Deal Depot
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Deal Depot Inc. is a car dealership firm that deals with pre-owned vehicle sales and finance facility serving Upstate South Carolina.
BlueDevil Products
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BlueDevil Products is a provider of automotive consumable products,stop leak solutions, fluid additives, and repair products.
United Tool & Mold
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United Tool & Mold is a provider of engineering changes and repair services for the plastic injection and blows molding industry.
Bintelli Electric Vehicles
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Bintelli Electric Vehicles is a distributor of motor scooters, electric bikes, go karts, ATVs, and electric vehicles.
Taskmaster Components
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Taskmaster Components is a tire and wheel manufacturing company.
KYMCO
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KYMCO is a distributor of scooters, motorcycles, ATVs, and side by sides.
Valley Auto Loans
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Valley Auto Loans is an auto financing company that offers auto refinancing, vehicle leasing and loans for new and used cars.
HP Carriers
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HP Carriers is a company that establish strategic alliances with customers and suppliers in the transportation area.
Stokes Honda
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Stokes Honda is a car dealership and service center.
Tuffaloy Products
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Tuffaloy Products is a stocking manufacturer of standard and custom resistance welding consumables and accessories.
AplusB Software Corporation
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SimuRide Professional Driving Simulator Software Products helps beginners and commercial drivers
Advanced Ceramic Coatings
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Advanced Ceramic Coatings specializes in applications of airfoils and thermal spray coatings for the aerospace industry.
Diversified Coatings Systems
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Diversified Coatings Systems provides outstanding automotive paint finishing services for the automotive sector.
Oliver Rubber Company
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Oliver Rubber Company manufactures and distributes tread rubber products.
OC Welch Ford Lincoln
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OC Welch Ford Loln is an automotive company offering new Ford car, used SUVs, and parts.
Pleasurecraft Engine
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Pleasurecraft Engine is a watersports boats and motor yachts engine manufacturer.
Galaxy Chemical Corporation
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Galaxy Chemical Corporation is an automotive company that specializes in automobiles chemical paints.
MEKRA Lang North America
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MEKRA Lang North America is a producer of vision systems for vehicles.
W International
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W International is a full-service manufacturer of metal fabrications for the aerospace, automotive, defense, and energy industries.
GenesisFour Corporation
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GenesisFour Corporation is Automotive and Truck Shop management software company.
Carolina Bus Sales
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Carolina Bus Sales provides school bus sales and service.
Charleston Hospitality Group
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Charleston Hospitality Group is a restaurant specializing in dining, nightlife, and transportation services.
Zeppelin Cat
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Zeppelin Cat manufactures caterpillar machines as well as provides rental services for new and secondhand mining and construction equipment.
Ionic Technologies
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Ionic Technologies offers advanced heat and surface treatment technologies.
Treely
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Timber Industry Collaboration, Commerce, and Logistics
Noonan Ultimate Race Engineering
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Noonan Ultimate Race Engineering design and develop engines and billet component for racing cars with maintenance and repair services.
Charleston Auto Auction
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Charleston Auto Auction deals in automotive sales, resale of used, reused cars and auction services.
Vic Bailey Automotive
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Vic Bailey Automotive is an automotive firm that provides vehicle dealerships, used cars, parts, accessories, and auto sale services.
Lancaster Motor Company
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Lancaster Motor Company is a vehicle dealer that provides finance, accessories, and vehicle services.
Dell Corning
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Dell Corning is a manufacturer and supplier of the automotive disposable seat cover, film extrusion, printing and specialty products.
Innovative Vehicle Solutions
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Innovative Vehicle Solutions provides weight truck bodies work configuration – including cargo, food service, beverage, parcel, and laundry.
Starling Chevrolet
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Starling Chevrolet offers new and used commercial and private vehicles for sale and provides vehicle financing, and servicing facilities.
Latitude Applied Technologies
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Latitude Applied Technologies is a supplier company of automotive face fabric, adhesives, insulation, and shipping materials.
Sportsman’s Choice Marine
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Sportsman’s Choice Marine specializes in all outdoor needs such as boats, ATVs, UTVs, motors, and trailers.
Revels Turf & Tractor
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Revels Turf & Tractor provides golf lawn care and sports turf equipment.
Applied Machinery Sales
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Applied Machinery Sales is an official distributor of Merlo machinery in the USA engaged in the import and distribution of Merlo machinery.
CTEK Smarter
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CTEK Battery Chargers Are Trusted by Top Brands.
Herndon Chevrolet
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Herndon Chevrolet is a car dealer offering new vehicles, used and rental cars, secure financing, certified Chevrolet service, and parts.
Lugoff Toyota
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Lugoff Toyota is a distributor of vehicles and automotive parts.
Associates Asset Recovery
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Associates Asset Recovery is a collection agency that offers marine, aircraft, large vehicles, automotive, and motorcycle recovery services.
Electric Red, Inc.
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A cloud-only MSP leader in IT Networking, Security & Collaboration with a district focus on enterprise ERP & Supply Chain business software.
Roy Metal Finishing
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Roy Metal Finishing is provides barrel and rack zinc and zinc alloy plating.
Get 2 It Parts
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Get 2 It Parts offers spare parts for many of the small displacement ATV’s, dirt bikes, go karts, mopeds, and scooters that have been
Autodeals
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Autodeals offers cloud-based auto dealer management solution software.
The Gilstrap Family Dealerships
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The Gilstrap Family Dealerships is an automotive-based car dealership & vehicle repair firm selling cars & deals in vehicle repair services.
Fairway Lincoln
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Fairway Lincoln is a car dealership and service center.
Bradshaw Automotive
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Bradshaw Automotive is an automotive company that offers new cars, used vehicles, sales, and services.
Christopher Trucks
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Christopher Trucks is an authorized commercial vehicle dealer that specializes in trucks & heavy-duty vehicle sales and services.
Smith Motor Company
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Smith Motor Company is a car dealership that offers used cars for sale.
OBCO Chemical Corporation
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OBCO Chemical Corporation is a manufacturer and supplier of a variety of automotive, laundry, equipment, janitorial and restaurant supplies.
CORE
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CORE is a car racing firm that operates numerous motorsport programs and competes in IMSA weathertech sports car championship.
Legacy Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
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Legacy Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM is an auto dealership and service center offering new and used vehicles.
Bell And Bell Buick GMC Trucks
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Bell And Bell Buick GMC Trucks is an authorized dealership and seller of Buick and GMC vehicles and offers used cars and auto financing.
