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This article showcases our top picks for the best Chicago 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
Top Chicago Automotive Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
CoPilot
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CoPilot is an assisted commerce platform that provides expert partner services for car purchases.
PartsTrader Markets Limited
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Online marketplace for auto parts trading more than $1.4B per annum with tens of thousands of business users in the US and New Zealand.
LotLinx
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LotLinx’ is a SaaS provider of Digital Retailing and Marketing technologies and for the Automotive Industry.
ForeverCar
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ForeverCar is an online web portal that simplifies the auto repair experience
DRIVIN
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DRIVIN sources, acquires, delivers and markets used-cars for its network of dealer partners, utilizing data and technology platforms.
Carlease
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Leasing a car has never been easier. You find the perfect car – we’ll find the best financing and deliver to your door.
Milton Industries
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Milton Industries is provider of professional-grade pneumatic tool accessories.
Cars.com
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Cars.com is a online destination that helps car shoppers and owners navigate every turn of car ownership.
MAX Digital
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MAX Digital is a cloud-based digital retailing software company that provides software and sales enablement.
GAINSystems
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GAINSystems Advanced software to help companies achieve supply chain and inventory optimization.
LKQ Europe
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LKQ Corporation is the largest nationwide provider of alternative collision replacement parts and a leading provider of recycled engines
Edsal Manufacturing
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Edsal is the market leader in steel shelving products for garages, tool sheds and basements.
Montway Auto Transport
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www.montway.com – We’re a five-star rated, nationwide car shipping company. Let us help you move your car! Need tips? http://www.montway.
Xtreme Xperience
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Xtreme Xperience makes the world’s best exotic cars accessible for everyone to enjoy on real racetracks.
Amsted Rail
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Amsted Rail is an engineered system solutions provider.
Gold Eagle
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Gold Eagle is a 85 year old brick and motor distributors company.
TTX Corporation
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TTX is a railcar pooling company. Founded as Trailer Train in 1955 by the Pennsylvania Railroad
C&K Trucking, LLC
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C&K Trucking is a transportation company that offers intermodal trucking services.
DWG Holdings
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Leading R&D destination and technology conglomerate of CEE & CIS regions
R.R. Donnelley Logistics
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RRD logistics is a service for optimize the transportation and delivery process runed by donnelley logistics.
Gibson Consulting G-4, LLC
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Gibson consulting is a management consulting company offering strategic, transportation and distribution management services.
Steiner Electric
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Steiner Electric is a wholesale company specializing in electrical, automation, and industrial products.
New Mobility Ventures
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The Funds for the global B2B platform for the ecosystem around the connected, driverless car and the future of mobility.
Real Time Freight (Cloud based TMS powered by Truckstop.com)
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Real Time Freight is a logistics company that provides transportation management services.
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Enterprise CarShare is an online platform that enables users to rent vehicles by the hour, day, or overnight.
BMWBLOG
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BMWBLOG is an online news magazine that provides BMW-related news, photos, videos, and information about test drives for automobile fans.
AutoPair, Inc.
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AutoPair is an E-commerce solution that saves consumers money on their automobile repairs at their local shops.
3Discovered
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3Discovered is a commercial-grade market exchange platform for 3D printable designs currently under development.
Bodine Electric Company
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Bodine Electric Company is an electronic manufacturing company that manufactures fractional horsepower gear-motors and motors.
Vehicle Acquisition Network
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Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) empowers dealers to acquire fast-turning and high-margin pre-owned vehicles direct from consumers.
Carrectly
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Auto Maintenance That Doesn’t Suck. On-Demand, Anytime, Anywhere.
American Transport Group, LLC
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American Transport Group, is a logistics company specializing in transportation solutions.
Cognitive AI Technologies
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Cognitive AI Technologies develops Carloudy, a head-up display for cars.
Clarcity
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Clarcity is an online platform that enables employees to find and book airline tickets, hotel rooms, and vehicles for business travel.
InsuranceAgents.com
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InsuranceAgents.com provides informative articles and guidelines about achieving affordable insurance.
SOCIALDEALER
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SOCIALDEALER enables automotive dealers and OEMs create, manage, and monitor social profiles, reputation, and content.
Boost Auto Parts
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Boost Auto Parts retail a broad range of automotive parts including mirrors, lighting and accessories as well as offers technical support.
ArcelorMittal USA
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ArcelorMittal USA is a supplier of quality steel and mining products in global steel markets.
TPI – Tire Profiles
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Tire Profiles is an automotive Technology that creates an environment to create trust and build a customer experience with education,.
Annata
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Annata provides software solutions for the automotive, equipment, rental & fleet industries.
Compliance 11
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Compliance11 Inc. provides cloud-based compliance automation software for the financial community.
Tuvie
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Tuvie is a weblog dedicated to uncovering and sharing the best in concept and design from industrial, automotive .
Gearhead Engines
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Gearhead Engines laps the competition with our passion for remanufactured engines, transmissions, axle assemblies, and cylinder heads.
Transco Railway Products Inc.
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Transco Railway Products is a transport company specializing in railcar repair services.
Chicago Autohaus
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Chicago Autohaus is one of the premiere body shops in Chicago for luxury and highline vehicles. This Chicago body shop is 5 star rated!
American Guardian Warranty Services, Inc.
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American Guardian Warranty Services, Inc.is an aftermarket automotive service provider and manufacturer.
Chicago Miniature Lighting
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Chicago Miniature Lighting is a provider of lighting systems to the Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Commercial & Industrial Markets.
NewCars
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NewCars is an online portal that specializes in the automotive sector with accurate car quotes and vehicle information for buyers.
Chicago Apartment Finders
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We strive to be the most professional apartment finders in Chicago. We are the first service to have a branded fleet of cars, professional
EveryAuto
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EveryAuto is an online car-buying platform that enables its users to easily find cars they love.
DSplus
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DSplus connects brands, retailers and customers to help sell more cars.
Perillo Motor Cars Inc
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Perillo Motor Cars is a car dealership providing pre-owned cars.
New World Van Lines
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New World Van Lines is a transport company.
New Mobility Consulting
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We help you to take advantage of the opportunities associated with the digital transformation of transportation and mobility.
O&K American Corporation
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O&K American Corporation is a re-manufacturer of cold heading quality steel wires and secondary steel products for the automotive market.
iDrivio
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IDrivio is built by experts with decades of experience teaching students the skills and techniques to make them safe and defensive drivers.
B4dealer.com
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Auto e-commerce startup connecting retail car buyers to auto wholesale market
CarExchange
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CarExchange.com is dedicated to facilitating and enhancing the relationship between dealers and consumers.
Scooterworks USA
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Scooterworks USA supplies an extensive range of modern and vintage scooter parts and accessories through online and offline stores.
Blue Crates
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Blue Crates Self Storage – Your closet. On demand
McBreen & Kopko
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McBreen & Kopko is a law firm specialized in providing legal services for automobiles, aviation, international cargo, and travel industries.
Chicago Yacht Works
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Chicago boat dealership with new boats, used boats, boat service, boat classes, boat rentals, boat parts & accessories and boat storage.
iPyxel Creations
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Performance Ad Optimization & Automation
360˚ Revo˚
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360˚ Revo˚ specializes in 360 interactive spins for the automotive industry.
Quartix USA
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Quartix USA is a GPS fleet management tracking system company.
TradeInVelocity
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TradeInVelocity is the NADAguides sponsored trade-in valuation tool, helping dealers to acquire trade-ins that sell at higher gross profits.
Repairhub
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RepairHub is a Chicago-based start-up, providing online auto service appointments and scheduling and marketing solutions for users.
Proqyr Technologies, Inc.
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