Mexican Suppliers Stall Mercedes Restart
The Mercedes-Benz USA plant in Tuscaloosa will be temporarily idled this week, owing to a shortage of parts from Mexican suppliers, the company announced...
“Assistance” Theme of Automakers’ Messages
When the going gets tough, the tough get new marketing strategy.
That’s been the case with quick-responding automakers across the board, who have added new...
Mazda Toyota Plant Opening Delayed
Alabama’s massive Mazda Toyota plant to be a few months delayed in opening
Ford Announces Respirator Plan; Alabama 3M Plants Partners
Ford Motor Co. announced last week it would combine forces with 3M and GE Healthcare to make healthcare equipment for first responders and patients...
Auto Supplier HTNA Expands Alabama Operations
Hayashi Telempu North America plans to expand its operations in Jasper with a $7 million project, creating 19 jobs.
HTNA has been chosen as a...
Honda Hunkers Down Amid Pandemic
Automaker announces six-day shutdown, will keep paying associates
Hyundai Donates STEM Scholarships
Five female students to receive $10,000 each
The State of Alabama’s Auto Industry in 2020
Any route you take leads to the same conclusion: Alabama’s automotive industry has shattered expectations and continues to develop as a vehicle- and engine-production...
Hyundai Goes Truckin’
This year Hyundai will dive into an already crowded U.S. pickup truck market with a new vehicle, the Santa Cruz.
The Santa Cruz, which will...
TRATON Proposes Buyout of Navistar
A subsidiary of Volkswagen has made an unsolicited bid to buy out Navistar International Corp., a manufacturer of diesel engines with a major factory...