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.
Navistar starts production on new powertrain
Navistar's Huntsville plant was expanded by 110,000 square feet to accommodate the new production.
Hyundai contributes multi-billion dollars to U.S. economy
Alabama benefits from the company’s Montgomery plant and its independent dealerships.
Hyundai to invest $290 million to upgrade Montgomery plant
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama says it will invest $290 million in its Montgomery assembly plant, paving the way for the plant to build the next-generation Santa Fe SUV.
Shinhwa Auto to expand manufacturing in Auburn
The $114 million expansion will support electric vehicle part production, create 50 jobs over the next three years.
AIDT revives Shift campaign, aiming for 11,000 new auto workers
AIDT, Alabama’s workforce development agency, is reviving its multi-state Shift campaign, aiming to fill more than 11,000 automobile industry jobs