Toyota Surpasses 6 Million Engines and Builds a New Platform
In August 2018, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama (TMMAL) celebrated the production of its six millionth engine. By the end of 2018, the plant’s annual production was approximately 630,000 engines, roughly 2,600 engines per day.
Winning the Plant, Finding the Workforce
Alabama auto industry ramps up workforce development efforts in advance of the new Mazda Toyota plant.
$1.6 Billion Mazda Toyota Plant Breaks Ground
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc. (MTMUS) is expected to have the capacity to build 300,000 vehicles a year, beginning in 2021.
Mercedes Rolls New GLE, Breaks Battery Ground
Top executives of Mercedes-Benz visited Tuscaloosa in October to witness new milestones.
From Baseball to Auto Entrepreneur
Chris Donohoo has twice ranked among the fastest growing companies in UAB’s Excellence in Business program.
China’s Import Duty Cuts Benefit Alabama’s Automakers
Production line at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plant in Tuscaloosa. China’s Finance Ministry announced in late May it would cut its...
Hyundai Guns Engines with $388M Infusion
Engine assembly at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama will soon stretch out with a $388 million expansion.
State of the Auto Industry, 2018
As sensational as the announcement 25 years ago when Mercedes-Benz launched Alabama into automotive manufacturing was the announcement January 10 that Toyota and Mazda...
Signature Victory: Alabama Wins $1.6B Toyota-Mazda Plant
The plant should begin operations by 2021 and have an estimated annual production capacity of approximately 300,000 units.
Race to Win Toyota-Mazda Plant Down to the Wire
Alabama and Mississippi are both considered strong contenders.