Dave Helms
BMW Preps to Reopen Monday
BMW plans gradual reopening in South Carolina starting Monday
Two lines begin to move in Alabama
Alabama OEMs Hyundai, Mercedes restart production at least in part
Industry Edges Toward Reopenings
Manufacturers aiming for restarts in early to mid-May
Kia Pivots to Produce Face Shields
Kia to make face shields for distribution in New York, Georgia, Alabama and California
OEMs stay fluid on restart dates
Mercedes-Benz sets restart for April 27, others shift to mid-May
It’s So Worth the Wait
Alabama's blockbuster Mazda Toyota manufacturing plant slowed by pandemic
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Automotive OEMs adjust restart dates as factories overseas start to reopen
Honda moves restart to May 1
Automakers balance production needs with worker safety
Nissan extends closings in U.S.
Nissan plants in Mississippi, Tennessee to remain closed through late April
Hyundai donates STEM scholarships
Hyundai to offer five female students STEM scholarships of $10,000 each
What's New
First Look: Mazda’s CX-50
Mazda revealed the look of the CX-50 on Monday, touting its off-road ability as a key driver in its design and function.
“Today we are...
Toyota to invest in automotive battery production
Toyota Motor North America announced today that it will invest $3.4 billion in automotive battery production in the U.S. through 2030, including building an...
Regional automakers gather at Southern Automotive Conference
More than 1,000 attendees are expected to walk through the doors of the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Alabama for the 14th annual Southern Automotive...
Volkswagen and The Conservation Fund donate acreage
Volkswagen of America and The Conservation Fund have completed a multi-year effort to buy, conserve and transfer approximately 1,500 acres of land to the...
Nissan unveils plan for carbon neutrality, intelligent factory
Nissan unveiled its production line at the Tochigi Plant in Japan featuring the Nissan Intelligent Factory initiative. The initiative is part of Nissan’s overall...