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Hyundai Motor teases Sonata N Line in new movie

A sporty Hyundai Sonata N Line makes its appearance in Paramount Pictures’ new action film Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, coming to theaters in...

Toyota sales up 39.8% in June

Toyota Motor North America reported June 2021 sales of 207,331 vehicles, an increase of 39.8% on a volume and daily selling rate basis over...

Martinrea expands in Tennessee

Martinrea announced late last week that it is expanding its operations in  Robertson County, Tennessee, investing $40 million and creating 97 new jobs. Martinrea is...

Volkswagen second quarter sales up 72%, a company best

The Atlas family of Volkswagen vehicles was key to increased sales for the second quarter of 2021. Volkswagen’s second quarter sales were up 72%...

Amcor invests in its InFlex division operations in Georgia

InFlex, a subsidiary of Georgia-based plastics manufacturer Amcor Inc., is investing nearly $8 million to expand its operations in Alma, Georgia, creating 100 jobs. “These...

Flex-N-Gate expands in Tennessee

Flex-N-Gate is expanding its operations in Rockford, Tennessee, creating 91 new jobs. The manufacturer of plastic, metal, lighting and mechanical assemblies for the automotive industry...

Mercedes-Benz Vans opens Marshalling Yard in South Carolina

Mercedes-Benz USA’s Vans Division has opened its new marshalling yard in Ladson, South Carolina, a $53 million investment in infrastructure, IT development and operational...

Ford New Business Platform has new leader

Franck Louis-Victor has been named Ford’s New Business Platform leader. Louis-Victor, a former Groupe Renault executive, will start on July 1 and will be accountable...

Autocar partners on national terminal tractor rental program

Autocar LLC, manufacturer of severe-duty vocational trucks, is partnering with Big Truck Rental to start the first national terminal truck rental program for fleets...

Eberspaecher announces closure of Alabama plant

Eberspaecher is closing its Northport, Alabama, plant, laying off 47 employees. According to the Alabama Department of Commerce, the plant’s last day of operation...

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