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BELVIDERE, IL—Stellantis remains committed to reopening its idled assembly plant here in 2027, where it will produce a new midsize truck.

SPARTANBURG, SC—Two humanoid robots have completed an 11-month pilot project at BMW’s assembly plant here. 

The awards recognize advanced work in digital manufacturing, battery science, propulsion efficiency, and next-generation materials.

Detroit’s No. 3 automaker had a topsy-turvy existence, with lots of highs and lows.

PLANO, TX— The upgrades will enhance machining, casting, and electric-drive component manufacturing at plants in West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Missouri, while also launching U.S. production of the hybrid-electric Corolla in Mississippi.

LIBERTY, NC—Toyota Motor Corp. has ramped up production at its new lithium-ion battery plant here.

SWEPSONVILLE, NC— The upgrade will allow the plant to build key parts such as rear and front fenders, side covers, toolbox covers, and various small assembly items directly on site.

 Ellabell, GA— The center replicates real production environments.

Cobot sales are expected to grow at a cumulative annual rate of 31 percent over the next five years.

TOKYO—Honda Motor Co. has halted operations at its assembly plant in Mexico due to a shortage of semiconductors stemming from tensions between the Netherlands and China over a Chinese chipmaker.