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LIBERTY, NC—Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC), Toyota’s first in-house battery manufacturing plant outside Japan, is ready to begin production and will start shipping batteries for North American electric vehicles in April.

Three new clinching technologies use heat to join fiber-reinforced composites to metal parts.

New applications are powering vehicles on land, sea and air.

A short timeline and space constraints were among the challenges faced by automation engineers.

SEOUL—Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. have invented a “wearable robot” that promises to increase worker efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries.

WOLFSBURG, Germany—Volkswagen AG plans to produce a low-cost, entry-level electric vehicle at its flagship factory here.

The EV revolution reflects a growing desire within the auto industry to be more sustainable.

MARYSVILLE, OH—Honda Motor Co. has unveiled how it will mass-produce electric vehicles alongside hybrid and traditional internal combustion engine models at its flexible factory here.

DETROIT—Experts warn that widespread tariffs proposed by the Trump Administration could have catastrophic effects on the U.S. auto industry, especially when it comes to key components such as wiring harnesses.

BELVIDERE, IL—UAW leaders credited the success to members’ solidarity, including rallies, grievances, and ongoing advocacy. They highlighted the role of Antonio Filosa, Stellantis' North American COO, in fostering a collaborative relationship.