Best Startup
This article showcases our top picks for the best Indiana 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 Indiana Automotive Startups
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KAR Global
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KAR Global powers the world’s most trusted automotive marketplaces through innovation, technology and people.
Driven Data
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Driven Data provides unique solutions for automotive dealerships.
Anvl
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Anvl modernizes frontline worker productivity with one easy to use platform for safety, quality and operational processes.
Celadon Group
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Celadon Group, Inc. (Celadon) is engaged in the business of truckload carriers.
Comfort Motion Global
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Comfort Motion Global is technology company developing an automotive, commercial trucking, and aerospace seating for spinal problems.
Triton Automotive
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Triton Automotive is an automotive insurance company that works through communication, collaboration, and consideration.
CarSnoop
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CarSnoop is an app that allows users to buy or lease a car from phone or computer.
Wolfpack Chassis
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Wolfpack Chassis manufactures chassis and chassis components for the recreation vehicle and manufactured housing markets.
Mavizon
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Mavizon is a software company focusing on cloud computing and mobile technologies.
Jasper
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Jasper is a remanufacturing quality products quality products provides diesel engines,transmissions and electric motors.
Lippert Components
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Lippert Components is a manufacturer and supplier of components to recreational vehicle.
Interstate Auto Auction
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Founded in 1986, Interstate Auto Auction® is a progressive, dealer only vehicle auction established in 1986.
Autobook Now
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Autobook Now is an automotive lead-generating provider specializing in social media marketing.
MaxTradeIn.com
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MaxTradeIn.com is an online C2B auction platform for used cars.
Echo Automotive
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Echo Automotive develops EchoDrive, a solution that converts fleet vehicles into highly fuel-efficient hybrids and plug-in hybrids.
Truck Accessories Group
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Truck Accessories Group is North America’s largest manufacturer of fiberglass and aluminum truck caps and tonneaus.
Dickinson Fleet Services
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Dickinson Fleet Services is a family owned and operated company.
LHP Engineering Solutions
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Emissions and service monitoring. Safety monitoring. Fuel economy efficiencies.
Tire Rack
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Tire Rack is a tire tester and consumer-direct source for tires, wheels, and performance accessories.
ADESA
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ADESA provides whole car auctions and related services.
Dutchmen RV
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Dutchmen RV is a manufacturing company that specializes in several widely-recognized brands of recreational vehicles.
Allison Transmission Holdings
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Allison Transmission has continuously discovered new ways to make work easier and more efficient.
Aurora Parts & Accessories
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Aurora Parts & Accessories, LLC, a Lebanon, IN-based distributor of aftermarket and replacement semi-trailer parts and accessories.
Accuride Corporation
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Accuride is a leading manufacturer & supplier of wheels, wheel-end components & other products to the North American commercial vehicle ind.
NextGear Capital
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NextGear Capital is the industry’s leading dealer floor plan provider.
BraunAbility
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BraunAbility is the world’s leading manufacturer of wheelchair accessible van conversions and wheelchair lifts.
AlliedSignal Inc.
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AlliedSignal is a leading manufacturer of aerospace systems and components that later merged with Honeywell International, Inc., in 1999.
ProTrans
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ProTrans International, Inc. is a third party logistics service provider offering complete network optimization.
Dwyer Instruments, Inc.
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Dwyer Instruments is an industrial automation company that offers gas sensing and air velocity instrumentations and controls.
Adayana
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Adayana is a global human capital development and organizational performance improvement company.
Andy Mohr Automotive Group
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Andy Mohr Automotive Group is a car dealership that specializes in Ford cars in the Indianapolis.
Software Engineering Professionals
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Information Technology and Services
Remy International
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Remy International, Inc. (Remy) is a global vehicular parts designer, manufacturer, remanufacturer, marketer and distributor.
Grote Industries
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Grote Industries is an automotive company offering manufactures LED Lights and lighting products for heavy duty trucks.
Super ATV
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SuperATV provides industry leading aftermarket parts and accessories for UTVs & ATVs.
USA Track & Field
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The United States national governing body/member of the Olympic movement for track & field, cross country & road running and race walking.
K-Z, INC.
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K-Z, INC. is an outstanding manufacturer of travel trailers, fifth wheels and toy haulers.
Starquest Products
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Starquest Products manufactures and supplies windows and doors for truck caps, transit buses, RV and towables, commercial vehicles.
Aluminum Trailer Company
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Aluminum Trailer Company designs and manufactures Precision-Built trailers.
Heartland Recreational Vehicles
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Heartland Recreational Vehicles manufactures recreational vehicles.
iMotors
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iMotors is an online marketplace that enables individuals to find, purchase, or sell used cars.
Eagle Battery
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Eagle Battery has provided this battery recycling service to hundreds of customers across the United States.
KYB Americas Corporation
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KYB Americas Corporation is an automotive company that provides shock absorbers.
Bright Automotive
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Bright Automotive is an experienced EV/PHEV team developing advanced vehicles that reduce costs and increase utility for fleet customers.
SCM Connections
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SCM Connections is an APO-focused supply chain management firm that helps clients deliver more value at every step of the supply chain.
Fleetwood RV
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Fleetwood RV is a leader in the motor vehicle industry for the bus,emergency,recreation and specialty markets.
Langham Logistics
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Langham Logistics is a logistics company offering supply chain management services.
Venture Logistics
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Venture Logistics is a transportation company offering trucking and logistics services.
Precision Tools Service
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Precision Tools Service provide every kind of cutting tools in metric and inch sizes.
Gradepoint, Inc.
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Gradepoint, Inc. is a provider of award-winning learning technology solutions to automotive services providers and car dealerships.
Superior Auto, Inc.
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Superior Auto, Inc. is a car dealership located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Vibracoustic
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Vibracoustic is a leading global automotive Noise company located in Ligonier.
Nexsyis Collision
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Nexsyis Collision offers an all-in-one Repair Management and Accounting software.
Meyer Distributing
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Meyer Distributing is an automotive company providing automotive specialty products.
Steel Parts Manufacturing
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Steel Parts Manufacturing is an automotive company offering precision products.
Backhaul Direct
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Backhaul Direct is a logistics company that provides transportation and distribution services.
J.D. Byrider
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J.D. Byrider is a used car dealership franchise.
Tru-Flex, LLC
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Tru-Flex is an automotive company that provides interlock hose, flex hose, and strip wound metal hoses.
Midwest Automotive Designs
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Midwest Automotive Designs manufactures custom, luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter conversion vans, limousines and Sprinter RV Camper Vans.
CrossRoads RV
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CrossRoads RV develops and manufactures recreational vehicles.
MaddenCo
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MaddenCo develops and supports integrated software systems for independent tire dealers and truck stop service centers.
Supreme Industries
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Supreme Industries is a manufacturer of specialized vehicles, including truck bodies and specialty vehicles.
Trucker To Trucker LLC
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Trucker To Trucker is an online marketplace for commercial trucks, trailers, parts, and trucking equipment.
Chief Automotive Technologies
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Chief Automotive Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, supplies, installs, and services collision repair equipment.
Millennium Industries
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Millennium Industries is your premiere Tier 1/2 source for automotive fuel system and engine components.
FinishMaster
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FinishMaster is a distributor of paint and related products.
Buchanan Hauling & Rigging, Inc.
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Buchanan Hauling & Rigging is a transportation company providing heavy haul services.
Damon Corp.
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Damon Corp. manufactures a wide variety of motor homes.
Stant Corp
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Stant Corp is a integrated manufacturer of highly engineered vapor and fluid control components.
MotoRad
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MotoRad manufactures cooling system products for the automotive aftermarket and OEM’s.
Hoosier Racing Tire Corp.
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Hoosier is a manufacturer of specialty tires for racing applications.
Transtex
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Transtex develops and manufactures solutions that offer fleet operators the capacity to significantly reduce fuel consumption.
Sperry & Rice
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Sperry & Rice Manufacturing Company extrudes rubber and sponge rubber.
KBT Enterprises
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KBT Enterprises provides pneumatic dry bulk trucking and transport services of materials such as lime kiln dust, dry cement, and fly ash.
Highland Ridge RV
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Highland Ridge RV is a manufacturer of travel trailers and fifth wheels.
CWC Logistics
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CWC Logistics is a warehousing company providing supply chain management and logistics services.
Altom Transport, Inc
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Altom Transport is a transportation company providing petroleum and chemical product transport services.
GECOM
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GECOM manufactures door locking mechanisms for the automotive industry.
Hubler Automotive Group
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Hubler Automotive Group is a dynamic firm that primarily focuses on offering car sales, maintenance and financing services to its customers.
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc
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Gulf Stream Coach is an automotive company that provides automobile sales and services.
Bulkmatic Transport Company
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Bulkmatic Transportmpany is a transportation company located in Griffith.
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles
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ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, headquartered in Middlebury, Indiana, is the market leader in the low-floor, small- and mid-size bus market.
Crew Carwash
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Crew Carwash is a retail company that offers car wash and fleet wash services in Indianapolis, IN.
Days Corporation
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Days Corporation is a Distribution service offering professionally managed distribution solutions in Elkhart County, Indiana.
LaSalle Bristol
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LaSalle Bristol is a wholesale company that offers recreation vehicle and factory built.
The Ralph Braun Foundation
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The mission of The Ralph Braun Foundation is to assist those with mobility needs through education, information and product acquisition.
Gearbox
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Gearbox is a market for innovation, quality and reliability, and it supplies most automotive OEMs .
ITR America
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ITR America is a world’s leading manufacturer of service and repair parts for earth moving equipment located in Hobart.
Morris Manufacturing
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Morris Manufacturing specializes in machining, turning & sawing as well as supplies of high-precision & close-tolerance machine metal parts.
Dynamax
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Dynamax is a Manufacturers of Travel Trailers and Fifth Wheels.company that has been redefining the Class C motorhome.
Metal Powder Products
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Metal Powder Products provides custom-engineered powder metallurgy product solutions to customers in a variety of industries.
One View
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One View makes your automotive dealership workflow simpler and more efficient providing electronic access to all your documentation.
RideTech
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Ridetech is a manufactures exciting suspension systems
Palmer Trucks
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Palmer Trucks sells, leases, repairs and finances Kenworth products.
Hare Chevrolet
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Hare Chevrolet of Noblesville Indiana serving Fishers, Indianapolis, Carmel, Lawrence is one of the finest Chevrolet dealerships.
Pro Systems LLC
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Pro Systems LLC is a automation systems designer and integrator serving automotive, industrial, electrical and medical applications.
Grote Automotive
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Grote Automotive operates as a used car dealership company.
Drone Systems
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Drone Systems is a distributor of unmanned aerial vehicles serving the Public Safety and Defense industries in the United States.
B. Coleman Jets
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B. Coleman Aviation fixed base operations are offering private aircraft handling, charter services and aircraft management services.
