Automotive

Manufacturing

Toyota Alabama builds 10-millionth engine at Huntsville plant

Toyota Alabama announced that it has officially assembled its 10-millionth engine, an i-Force MAX 2.4-liter, to power an all-new hybrid Tacoma. The engine

Manufacturing

18th auto company announces facility to supply Hyundai’s $7.6B EV plant in Georgia

A company that makes automotive sealant announced Wednesday it will join the network of factories that will supply Hyundai Motor Group’s $7.6

Manufacturing

Parts maker ILJIN to invest $100 million in Auburn, Alabama, operation, creating 160 jobs

Gov. Kay Ivey announced that ILJIN, a leading automotive and industrial bearings and chassis manufacturer, is investing nearly $100 million in a new operation

Automotive

Why BlueOval City will be a game changer for West Tennessee

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — People who helped bring the $5.6 billion BlueOval City project to Haywood County believe it will transform our region’s economy. In

Electric Vehicles

Hyundai is racing to open its giant EV plant in Georgia. Suppliers are racing too

REGISTER, Ga. — Six miles outside this South Georgia town without a stoplight, robotic machinery outnumbers the farmers who live nearby. An

Automotive

Automakers contribute $10.8 billion to Alabama, report says

Alabama’s four automaking plants and affiliated factories contribute $10.8 billion to the state’s economy. That’s according to a new report from Autos

Workforce Development

Alabama industry leaders to explore state’s EV future at August summit

How does Alabama transition to electric power in its transportation infrastructure and economy? Leading automotive, research and energy experts will converge in

Automotive

Toyota president talks ‘Project Iceberg’ expansion

It’s doubtful Susann Kazunas had an opportunity to fully soak in her promotion to president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas Inc. before pivoting to ensure the

Electric Vehicles

Proposed state permits released for new wells to supply Georgia Hyundai EV plant

State regulators released draft permits Monday for four new groundwater wells planned in South Georgia to serve Hyundai’s $7.6 billion electric vehicle

Electric Vehicles

Ford considers $400M new plant in Shelby County, Ky.

Ford Motor Co. appears to be considering a Shelby County for a small, specialized EV component plant. The plant was mentioned during a