Martinrea expands Hopkinsville, Kentucky, operations
Martinrea Hopkinsville LLC is expanding its presence in Christian County, Kentucky, with an investment of more than $31 million and addition of 33 jobs.
“Kentucky’s...
Mercedes to soon announce battery cell factory
Mercedes-Benz, as part of its electric drive strategy, plans to build eight gigafactories for battery cell production around the world, one of which would...
Mercedes upgrades Sprinter to offer more driving comfort
Mercedes-Benz is ensuring the latest Sprinter van models offer more driver comfort than ever before on almost any terrain through upgrades to its engine,...
REHAU in Alabama expands, creating 125 new jobs
REHAU celebrated its 25th year in Cullman, Alabama, with a $50 million expansion announcement Tuesday.
The automotive supplier’s expansion was prompted by a contract win...
Setco Sales moving HQ to Kentucky
Setco Sales Co., a manufacturer of spindles and other precision parts and specialty products for the automotive and aerospace industries, is relocating its headquarters...
Parker Hannifin expands in Mississippi
Parker Hannifin Corp.’s Engine Mobile Original Equipment Division is expanding its existing facility in Holly Springs, Mississippi, to expand its product development center.
The expansion,...
Sungwoo Hitech locates in Tennessee
Sungwoo Hitech is investing $40 million in its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Telford, Tennessee.
Sungwoo Hitech America Corp. has purchased the former Alo Tennessee...
Teachers tour Honda plant in Alabama
Teachers from two local county school systems participated in Honda Manufacturing of Alabama’s education roundtable.
The STEM Industry Externship Program, organized by the Alabama Department...
Nominations for Georgia GEAR Awards Now Open
The Georgia Department of Economic Development is now accepting nominations for the 2021 GEAR Awards. Nominations close Sept. 17, 2021, at 5 p.m.
The awards...
GM partners with AT&T to bring 5G to vehicles
General Motors and AT&T are partnering to bring 5G connectivity to millions of GM vehicles coming off the assembly lines over the next decade...
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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...