BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Supplier relations improved for all six major North American automakers in 2026 despite tariff pressures and electric vehicle cost challenges, according to Plante Moran’s annual Working Relations Index study.
GEORGETOWN, Ky. — Toyota is investing $1 billion across its Kentucky and Indiana manufacturing operations to expand production capacity and support electrification, as the company marks 40 years of vehicle assembly in Kentucky.
CAMBRIDGE, ON—Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada plans to deploy humanoid robots at its assembly plant in Woodstock that builds RAV4 sport utility vehicles.
MUNICH—The third generation of the BMW Group’s hydrogen drive system will be manufactured in Steyr starting in 2028; and the company’s competence centers in Munich and Steyr are already building the first prototypes.
SAUSALITO, CA—
Glassdoor has released its 2026 Best Places to Work in Manufacturing & Energy rankings as part of its annual Employees’ Choice Awards, recognizing manufacturers where employees report strong workplace culture, leadership and overall job satisfaction.
GEORGETOWN, KY—
The solar array will generate approximately 15 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, equivalent to powering more than 1,400 U.S. homes each year.
