Mark Smith
This article showcases our top picks for the best Minnesota 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 Minnesota Automotive Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
Zubie
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Zubie is a connected-car platform that provides location tracking, driver scoring, alert, and location sharing services.
Niron Magnetics
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Niron is developing innovative advanced magnetic materials for high performance, low cost permanent magnets.
Ceres Global AG
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Ceres Global AG is a grain Storage, Handling and Merchandising unit and a Commodity Logistics unit.
Vugo
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B2B SaaS infotainment Software for Ridesharing and Autonomous Cars.
3M
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3M operates as a diversified technology company, manufacturing more than 55,000 products, including adhesives, laminates, and many more.
Posard
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Posard is a software tech company that is changing the way delivery companies route out and dispatch deliveries.
Kronfeld Motors
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Kronfeld Motors has built the first prototype of a new kind of vehicle; our prototype is named the Raht Racer.
H.B. Fuller
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H.B. Fuller Company is formulator, manufacturer and marketer of adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products.
Adient plc
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Adient is the global leader in the automotive seating market.
Identifix, Inc.
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Identifix is an automotive company offering automotive maintenance and repair services.
Werner Electric
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Werner Electric is a wholesale company providing electrical and automation products.
Varroc Lighting Systems
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Varroc Lighting Systems is a global supplier of exterior vehicle lighting systems.
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
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Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is supplier of instrument panels and cockpit systems, door panels, floor consoles and overhead consoles.
AAA
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AAA is a nonprofit community that offers travel, insurance, driver training, banking, discounts and automotive services to customers.
Turck
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Turck is your global, customer-oriented premium partner for reliable, industry-specific automation solutions.
Elite Motorcycle Parts
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We design custom motorcycle frames, oil and gas tanks, and handle bars.
Morrie’s Automotive Group
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Morrie’s Automotive Group is a car dealership specializing in Aston Martin, Bentley, Cadillac, and Maserati vehicles in Chippewa Falls, WI.
MacQueen Equipment
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MacQueen sells Elgin street sweepers, Vactor trucks, Pierce fire trucks, Oshkosh snow removal equipment.
Factory Motor Parts
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Factory Motor Parts is an automotive parts distribution company.
Link Engineering Company
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Link Engineering Company is an automotive company that designs and manufactures precision test equipment.
Auto Approve
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Auto Approve specializes in automobile and motorcycle refinance loans.
Abra Auto Body & Glass
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Abra is a company that provides auto body and glass repair and replacements in a variety of locations.
Luther Automotive Group
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Luther Automotive Group is a car dealership specializing in Volkswagen, Jaguar, Mitsubishi, and Alfa Romeo vehicles in St Louis Park.
Tolomatic
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Tolomatic manufactures electric and pneumatic linear actuators and cylinders, right-angle gearboxes, and industrial caliper brakes.
CTS
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A Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) performs general technology solution tasks.
MICO, Inc.
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MICO, Inc. esigns, manufactures, and sells hydraulic components, controls, and brake systems primarily for off-road vehicles worldwide.
J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc.
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J&R Schugel Trucking is a transportation company specializing in dry van and refrigerated services.
Dealer Teamwork
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Dealer Teamwork makes digital marketing easier to understand and use.
Walser Automotive Group
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Walser Automotive Group sells and services new and used automobiles.
Allstate Peterbilt Group
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Allstate Peterbilt Group is a dealer of new and used trucks, automobile products, spare parts as well as offers financial services.
Bay and Bay Transportation
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Bay and Bay Transportation is a transportation company specializing in refrigerated, flatbed, and intermodal transportation services.
streetbeatcustoms.com
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StreetBeatCustoms.com knows “Accessories
WÌ_rth Industry North America
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WÌ_rth Industry North America is a logistics company providing inventory management services.
Carmmunity
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Carmmunity, the ideal app for all car enthusiasts, wants to close the gap between the online car community and activities in real-time.
Viking Electric Supply
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Viking Electric Supply is a wholesale company offering electrical tools and equipment.
Metal Matic
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Metal-Matic, Inc. is a global leader in the production of welded and drawn over mandrel carbon steel tubing.
Japs-Olson Company
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Japs-Olson Company is a printing company offering printing, direct mail, and postage logistics services.
Sportech
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Sportech is an engineering company manufacturing vehicle cab enclosures and windshields.
FORCE America
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FORCE America is a transportation company that offers mobile hydraulic system, components, and replacement part.
Cablecast
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Cablecast provides automation, web publishing, cloud distribution, bulletin board and media solutions.
A.R. North America, Inc
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World leader in Pressure Plunger Pu
Lee F. Murphy Insurance Group
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Founded in November 1977 by Lee Murphy of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, Lee F. Murphy Insurance Group has been a leader in commercial
Argent International, Inc.
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Argent International, Inc. is a manufacturer of car components from simple die cut tapes to fully-assembled sub-components.
Granite Logistics | Agent for Trinity Logistics
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Granite Logistics is a transport company specializing in logistics and transportation services.
Waytek Inc.
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Waytek is a wholesale company specializing in shipping services.
ZoneTrader
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ZoneTrader offers full-service asset recovery services to companies in the automotive, technology, food processing and petrochemical.
Baldwin Supply Co.
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Baldwin Supply Co. is an engineering company providing mechanical power transmission and conveyor belts.
Felling Trailers
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Felling Trailers is a manufacturer of trailers and automotive parts.
Computerized Valet Parking Systems
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CVPS is a valet parking management application deployed at over 800 client locations in seven countries.
Auto Supply Company, Inc.
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Auto Supply Company, Inc. is a company that supplies automotive parts and products.
Thunderbird Aviation, Inc
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Thunderbird Aviation is an aviation company offering flight training, aircraft maintenance, and FBO services.
Koch Companies
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Koch Companies is a transportation company providing freight shipping services.
Only 1 Auto Glass
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Only 1 Auto Glass is a company that provide mobile auto glass, windshield replacement and repair services to its customers.
Voyager Campervans
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Voyager Campervans offers travel vans for rent.
Towmaster, Inc.
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Towmaster Inc, a maker of heavy duty utility and industrial trailers.
Kully Supply, Inc
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At Kully Supply, we carry a wide array of hard-to-find, as well as common commercial plumbing parts and fixtures.
Electric Machinery Manufacturing Company
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WEM designs, manufactures, and service large, custom-engineered electrical motors and generators in the U.S. and worldwide.
1Micro
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The Most Advanced Automotive Key Management System that keeps your dealership’s assets safe and secure.
Zeus Electric Chassis
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Zeus Electric Chassis is an automotive company that develops and designs an electric truck with a 5-ton payload capacity.
Automotive Concepts
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Automotive Concepts is an automotive company offering vehicle customization services.
LJK Companies, Inc.
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LJK Companies is a transport company offering lodging solutions.
Broadway Equipment Company
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Broadway Equipment Company is a manufacturer of car wash systems and accessories for car dealerships.
MT-RSR
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MT-RSR is a provider of replacement parts for under-car maintenance equipment.
Columbia Gear
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Columbia Gear is an integrated supplier of custom gearing and power transmission products.
Lupient Automotive Group
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Our heritage of excellence continues today no matter what automobile or dealership service you’re looking for.
Nexen Group
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Nexen Group is an industrial automation company offering precision motion control and power transmission components.
Boyer Trucks
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Boyer Trucks is a transportation company providing used trucks and parts sales services.
Suburban Chevrolet
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Suburban Chevrolet is a car dealership located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
REVL
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Luxury car ownership replacement for businesses and consumers. Drive the cars of your dreams, with insurance, for $200 // Month.
Chopper Spotter
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Chopper Spotter is a unique machine to handle helicopters on pavement It lets one person quickly load and move a helicopter with ease.
Merit Chevrolet
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Merit Chevrolet is a Chevrolet car dealership company.
Parsons Electric LLC
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Parsons Electric is a construction company that offers construction and maintenance services.
Reichhardt Electronic Innovations
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Reichhardt provides a system that simplifies the automated steering process but provides flexibility in its use.
Chevrolet of Wayzata
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Chevrolet of Wayzata offers new and used chevy vehicles, services and parts.
Mathison Motors
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Mathison Motors is a pre-owned car dealer .
MHSI
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MHSI is an automotive company specializing in material handling and program management solutions.
Feldmann Imports Mercedes-Benz
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Feldmann Imports Mercedes-Benz is a car dealership located in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Heartland Motor Company
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Heartland Motor Company is an automotive company.
Tousley Motorsports
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Tousley Motorsports is a motorsports store.
NEI Electric
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NEI Electric is a construction company specializing in commercial and residential repair work solutions.
Rosedale Chevrolet
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Rosedale Chevrolet is a truck dealership in Rosedale, Montana.
Schmelz Countryside
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Schmelz Countryside is a volkswagen dealership company.
Show Cars Automotive
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Show Cars Automotive provides all types of automotive parts.
Mills Automotive Group
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Mills Automotive Group is a car dealership located in Baxter, Minnesota.
Truck Utilities
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Truck Utilities is a provider of truck uplifting, snow plow and spreader rental services for electric transmission and telecom sectors.
Polar Chevrolet
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Polar Chevrolet sells and services new and used automobiles.
Richfield Bloomington Honda
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Richfield Bloomington Honda is a car dealership specializing in Honda auto in Minneapolis and Minnesota.
Kibell International
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Kibell is a Distributor and Service Organization with the expertise in Diesel Engines, Generator & Turbines for Land & Marine Customers.
Kenway Engineering
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Kenway Engineering is a manufacturing company that designs and produces mobile air conditioning and heat components to various sectors.
Borton Volvo
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Borton Volvo is a car dealership providing Volvos in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Nuss Truck Group Inc.
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Nuss Truck Group is a transportation company that provides heavy and medium duty truck.
TRAM, Inc.
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TRAM is an automotive company offering auto parts and accessories.
Park Chrysler Jeep
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Park Chrysler Jeep is a car dealership located in Burnsville, Minnesota.
Elizabeth Chevrolet
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Elizabeth Chevrolet provides car dealer services in the Minnesota.
Lexus of Maplewood
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Lexus of Maplewood is a car dealership specializing in Lexus cars in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Rochester.
Curt’s Rod & Custom
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Curt’s Rod & Custom is an automotive company located in Lake Park.
Voyager Electronics Corp
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Voyager Electronics Corp is a distributor of electronic components and manufacturer of cable related solutions.
Control Assemblies
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Control Assemblies is the provider of OEM control system and industrial automation solutions for manufacturers and industrial customers.
