Autocar continues to innovate in Alabama
Autocar has been manufacturing vocational trucks for 125 years, adapting to the market as it changed — most recently adding EV components.
Leadership change at MTM in Madison
Mitsunobu Mukaida taking helm from MTM Founding President Masashi Aihara.
Toyota marks record for engine production
The plant assembles four-cylinder, V-6 and V-8 engines and is the only plant in North America to build the Twin Turbo V-6 engine.
Hyundai produces luxury-model Genesis in Montgomery
A $590 million investment has the Hyundai plant driving into the electrified market.
Alabama’s auto industry keeps rolling, although potholes might be forming
Alabama has become one of the top five automotive production states in the U.S., drawing the eyes of OEMs, auto suppliers and the United Auto Workers union.
New Toyota engine rolls off the line
Toyota Alabama starts production of i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbo engine for the all-new Tacoma.
Hyundai in Montgomery announces two promotions
Chris Susock is the new CEO and Sungil Kim is named head of purchasing at HMMA.
Autocar Truck Plant in Birmingham will produce zero-emission trucks using GM fuel cells
Birmingham’s Autocar Truck Plant will begin producing zero-tailpipe-emission trucks in partnership with General Motors beginning in 2026
Hyundai announces wage increase
The wage strategy begins in January, and will result in U.S. production team members’ hourly wages increasing by 25% by 2028.
Mercedes-Benz and Buc-ee’s to deliver EV charging stations
Mercedes plans to have hubs at most Buc-ee’s locations by the end of 2024.