Abstract: A method of tracking automotive production in the manufacture of automotive vehicles (10) is provided. The method includes manufacturing a plurality of automotive vehicles along an assembly line (12). Each of the plurality of automotive vehicles having a build characteristic (13). The build characteristics varying among the plurality of automotive vehicles. The method includes installing a radio frequency transmitter within each of the plurality of automotive vehicles as they move along the assembly line (16). Each of the radio frequency transmitters generating a unique identifier signal (20). Associating each unique identifier signal with the build characteristics of one of the plurality of automotive vehicles (34). The method includes transferring the plurality of automotive vehicles to a plant storage lot as they exit the assembly line (14). The method includes receiving the unique identifier signals (30).